Tailgate Components

Tailgate components, changing

Note! Changing the washer motor and washer nozzles, see Tailgate wiper mechanism and motor Tailgate Wiper Mechanism And Motor and Remove / install tailgate washer Service and Repair.Fit the emblem, see Badge Removal and Replacement.Change the rear window, see Replacing the rear windshield Replacing Rear Windshield

Removing/fitting the tailgate insulation




- Remove the cover panel from the tailgate.
- Remove the self-tapping screws (2x) from the handle.
- Pull the panel free of the clips.
- Check the clip attachments.

Changing the high-mounted brake light




- Turn the locking pins on both sides 90°.
- Remove the cover.
- Unplug the connector.
- Remove the two self-tapping screws.
- Refit in reverse order.

Changing the tailgate lock mechanism




- Remove the panel from the tailgate, see Removing/fitting the tailgate insulation.
- Remove the rear light unit, see Changing the rear light unit.
- Uncouple the lock's link rod by the lock.
- Undo the three lock retaining screws and remove the lock.
- Remove the connectors.
- Refit in reverse order.
- Move the link rod over and adjust it. Pull the rod back and press on the retaining clip.
- Tighten the bolts. Tightening torque 10 Nm.

Removing/fitting the tailgate lock cylinder




- Remove the tailgate cover panel, see Removing/fitting the tailgate insulation.
- Remove the rear light unit, see Changing the rear light unit.
- Remove the central locking control rod.
- Remove the pull rod from the lock.
- Press out the lock cylinder and holder, and remove by twisting.
- Refit in reverse order.
- Check the rubber seal.

Note! When adjusting the pull rod, press the lock cylinder as far as it will go to the right.

Changing the gas spring




- Open the tailgate and support it.
- Raise the catch slightly and pull the gas spring from the ball joint (2x).
- Refit in reverse order.
- Grease the ball joints.

Note! When changing the gas spring, the gas should be released from the old spring.

- Drill a 4 mm hole as illustrated.

Warning! Use protective goggles when drilling.

Model year 1996 - 1999, see Model year 1996-1999.
Model year 2000 -, see Model year 2000.

Model year 1996-1999

Changing the rear light unit




- Remove the cover panel, see Removing/fitting the tailgate insulation.
- Unplug the white connector.
- Remove the 10 nuts.
- Carefully press the unit out of the tailgate.

Fitting the rear light unit
- Check the rubber seal.
- Clean the rear light unit and the tailgate.
- Fit the rear light unit and tighten the bolts (10) finger tight.
Hint: Check and fit the rubber seal when fitting the rear light unit.

Tighten the bolts to 7.5 Nm. Start in the center.
- Plug in the white connector.
- Check the function of the rear lights
- Fit the rear panel,

Model year 2000

Changing the rear light unit




- Remove the cover panel, see Removing/fitting the tailgate insulation.
- Unplug the white connector.
- Remove the 8 nuts.
- Press the clip (A) together.
- Carefully press the unit out of the tailgate.

Fitting the rear light unit
- Check the rubber seal.
- Clean the rear light unit and the tailgate.
- Fit the rear light unit and tighten the bolts (8) finger tight.
- Check that the clip (A) has engaged.
Hint: Check and fit the rubber seal when fitting the rear light unit.

Tighten the bolts to 7.5 Nm. Start in the center.
- Plug in the white connector.
- Check the function of the rear lights
- Fit the rear panel,

Changing the fuel filler flap




- Remove the two bolts.
- Loosely tighten the two bolts, position the fuel filler flap and tighten. Tightening torque: 8 Nm.