REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Ensure the tailgate gas spring piston rod does not come into contact with foreign material.

Pre-removal Operation

Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Removal (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).

Post-installation Operation

Rear Wiper Motor and Rear Washer Hose Installation (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer ).

			Tailgate assembly removal steps
		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

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

Assemble so the tailgate opening weatherstrip marking is at the centre of the body.

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