REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

caution

Do not disassemble or throw the tailgate gas spring into the fire.
Before disposal, make a hole to remove the gas.
Make sure that the piston rod should not collect any foreign particles.

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 removal (Refer to GROUP 51 - Rear Wiper and Washer .)

Post-installation operation

Tailgate alignment (Refer to .)
Tailgate height adjustment (Refer to .)
Rear wiper motor 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 .)

			Damper removal
		1.	Damper
			Tailgate assembly removal steps
		2.	Harness connector
<<A>>		3.	Tailgate gas spring
		4.	Ball joint
		5.	Tailgate assembly
		·	Headlining assembly (Refer to GROUP 52A - Headlining .)
		6.	Packing <two-tone paint>
		7.	Tailgate hinge
			Tailgate opening weatherstrip removal
	>>A<<	8.	Tailgate opening weatherstrip

REMOVAL SERVICE POINTS

<<A>> TAILGATE GAS SPRING REMOVAL

Move the pin as shown, and move the gas spring to the direction indicated by the arrow to remove it.

INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS

>>A<< TAILGATE OPENING WEATHERSTRIP INSTALLATION

The marking on the tailgate opening weatherstrip should be positioned at the centre of the vehicle.