Procedures

Removing Hinges

NOTE: Mark the position of the hinge using a pencil before removing the hinge.

Remove
- the tailgate
- the screw for the hinge
- the hinge.

Installing Hinges







NOTE: When replacing, spray paint the hinge using the correct color before installation.

Install:
- the hinge according to the markings. Tighten by hand
- the tailgate.

Carefully close the tailgate. Check the alignment.

Tighten the screws. Tighten to 24 Nm.

- If necessary, adjust the tailgate.

Removing And Installing The Hinges For The Tailgate

Replacing Gas Struts







- Open the tailgate. Support the tailgate.
- Lift up the lock unit for the gas strut on the both sides. Pull the gas strut off the ball joint.
- Lubricate the ball joint. Press the gas struts into place. Check that the gas strut is secure.

NOTE: When replacing gas struts, drain the gas from the old strut.

- Drill a 4 mm hole as illustrated.

WARNING: Use protective goggles when drilling.