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42 -BODY > 42A-BODY > TAILGATE > TAILGATE HANDLE AND LATCH > TAILGATE HANDLE AND LATCH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
 
 
Post-installation operation
  • Tailgate alignment (Refer to ).
 
Striker removal steps
Rear end trim (Refer to GROUP 52A, Interior trims )
>>B<<1.Striker
Tailgate lock release handle removal steps
Tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A , Tailgate trims )
Rear wiper motor assembly (Refer to GROUP 51, Rear Wiper and Washer )
2.Tailgate lock release handle
Tailgate latch removal steps
Tailgate trim (Refer to GROUP 52A , Tailgate trims )
3.Earth bolt
>>A<<4.Tailgate latch assembly
 
 
INSTALLATION SERVICE POINTS
 
 
>>A<< TAILGATE LATCH ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
 
Install the tailgate latch assembly mounting bolts in the numerical order.
 

 
 
>>B<< STRIKER INSTALLATION
 
Install the striker so that the striker centre does not deviate more than ±1.5 mm from the latch centre.