Range Rover Classic
76
CHASSIS AND BODY
20
REPAIR
TAILGATE LOWER
Service repair no - 76.28.30
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove grommet and withdraw electrical leads
from tailgate. Disconnect connectors.
3. Remove tailgate trim panel.
4. Remove 4 screws securing seal around tailgate
hinge.
5. Remove tailgate to hinge bolts.
6. With assistance disconnect check straps.
7. Withdraw tailgate.
Refit
8. Reverse removal procedure. Ensure grommet is
refitted onto tailgate.
TAILGATE LOWER RELEASE MECHANISM
Remove
1. Open lower tailgate.
2. Lever trim from handle surround.
3. Remove 4 clips, remove tailgate trim panel.
4. Remove screws securing lock cover plate.
5. Remove cover plate with release mechanism.
6. Remove 2 screws and detach handle release
actuator lever.
7. Remove 2 nuts and detach handle release
retaining bracket.
8. Withdraw handle release mechanism from cover
plate.
9. Release spring clips securing operating rods to
tailgate release mechanism.
