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Replacement
Tail Gate Trim Replacement
• | When prying with a flat-tipped screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
• | Put on gloves to protect your hands.
• | Make sure the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
1. | Remove the upper trim(B).
2. | After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the tailgate trim (C) and side trim(A).
3. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Replace and damaged clips.
• | Make sure the opens securely
Tail Gate Latch Replacement
1. | Remove the tail gate trim.
2. | After loosening the mounting bolts, then remove the latch assembly (A).
Tightening torque : 6.9 ~ 10.8 N.m (0.7 ~ 1.1 kgf.m, 5.1 ~ 8.0 lb-ft)
3. | Installation is the reverse of removal
• | Make sure the tail gate opens properly.
Tail Gate Lift Replacement
• | Take care not to be closed the tail gate, when removing the life.
1. | Using a screwdriver (A), lift the socket clip (B) up slightly on both ends of the lifter (D), and then remove the lifter from the bracket (C).
2. | Push the socket of the lifter into the bracket for installation.
• | Make sure the tailgate locks/unlocks and opens/closes properly.
Tail Gate weatherstrip Replacement
• | Do not apply sealant to the body.
1. | Remove the tail gate weatherstrip (A).
2. | Installation is the reverse of removal.
• | Install the weatherstrip aligned with canter line (B).
Adjustment
1. | Check that the door and body edges are parallel.
2. | After loosening the tailgate hinge (A) mounting bolt, adjust the tailgate by moving it up or down, or right or left.
3. | Adjust the striker (D) by moving it up or down, or right or left.
4. | Make sure the trunk lid opers and locks securely.