Tailgate Panel Attachments - Repair Kit
Section8
Group
85
No.
0005
Year
00
Month
04
745/765/945/965/V90
1985-1998
Repairing tailgate panel attachments
Background:
This Service bulletin describes how to repair the tailgate panel attachments. The repair kit consists of a pro-stamped reinforcement plate for the clip mount, which is to be screwed on to the mount.
Should a repair be performed requiring the removal of the tailgate panel, panel attachments should be inspected for damage and repaired using this method.
Affected vehicles.
Material:
Repair kit 1 8619383
Repairing tailgate panel attachments
Remove panel from tailgate 1
- Remove bezel from opener handle (1)
- Remove two screws holding the opener handle (2)
- Remove reinforcement piece (3)
- Loosen up the panel by turning the clips 90 degrees in either direction (4).
- Carefully push panel forward on both sides simultaneously to release from tail gate.
- Remove upper mounting clips from panel.
- Reinstall clips In tailgate
Installing reinforcement 2
Inspect all clip mounts and remove all loose pieces.
Notes!
Do not drill holes in the tailgate panel. Use the screws to make the holes. If pre-drilled the material may strip when the screw is mounted in hole.
Secure the plate as per illustration. Do not overtighten screws.
Reinstall tailgate panel and removed parts in reverse order.
WARRANTY STATEMENT:
Claims may be submitted under the New Car Warranty when there is a documented customer complaint, using claim type 01.