REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION <COLT>


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
  • High-mounted Stop Lamp Assembly Removal (Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted Stop Lamp ).
  • 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 ).
  • High-mounted Stop Lamp Assembly Installation (Refer to GROUP 54A, High-mounted Stop Lamp ).




Tailgate assembly removal steps


1.
 Damper


2.
 Tailgate wiring harness
<<A>>
3.
 Tailgate gas spring


4.
 Tailgate assembly


·
 Headlining assembly (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 connection 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 Adhesive: 3M ATD Part No.8531 Heavy drip check sealer, 3M ATD Part No.8646 Automotive joint and seam sealer or equivalent