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TAILGATE

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION CAUTION Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas spring into fire. Punch a hole in the gas spring before disposal to release the gas inside. Ensure the tailgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.
Pre-removal Operation Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Tailgate Spoiler ). Tailgate Trim Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim ). Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ). | Post-installation Operation Tailgate Fit Adjustment (Refer to ). Adjustment of Tailgate Height (Refer to ). Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ). Tailgate Trim Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 52A, Tailgate Trim ). Tailgate Spoiler Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Tailgate Spoiler ).
|  |  | Tailgate assembly removal steps
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|  | 1. | Bumper
|  | 2. | Tailgate wiring harness
<<A>> |  | 3. | Tailgate gas spring
|  | 4. | Tailgate assembly
|  | • | Headlining (Refer to GROUP 52A, Headlining ).
| >>B<< | 5. | Tailgate hinge
|  |  | Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal
| >>A<< | 6. | Tailgate opening weatherstrip
| REMOVAL SERVICE POINT
| <<A>> TAILGATE GAS SPRING REMOVAL
| As shown in the Figure, slide the pin upward, then remove the tailgate gas spring in the direction of the arrow to unscrew the bolt.
| INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
| >>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION
| Assemble so the tailgate opening weatherstrip marking is at the centre of the body.
| >>B<< TAILGATE HINGE INSTALLATION
| Apply the specified sealing agent to the tailgate hinge assembly surface to assembly the tailgate hinge. Specified Sealant: 3M ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent

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