Range Rover Classic
76
CHASSIS AND BODY
18
REPAIR
TAILGATE UPPER
Service repair no - 76.28.29
Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove tailgate wiper arm.
3. Open tailgate and remove screws from electrical
wiring shrouds.
4. Move shroud away from screen and headlining.
Disconnect electrical wiring.
WARNING: DO NOT repair worn tailgate
stays. Fit a replacement.
5. Pry stays off tailgate.
6. With assistance support tailgate, remove screws
from hinge.
Refit
7. Reverse removal procedure.
TAILGATE UPPER LOCK
Remove
1. Remove upper tailgate lock actuator unit.
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, Upper Tailgate
Actuator Unit
2. Remove 2 screws securing release handle.
3. Move sealing rubber, remove screw to detach
handle.
4. If required, remove key barrel by removing 2
screws at joint. Remove retaining plate and
release spring.
5. Remove 8 screws securing operating rod covers
either side of lock mechanism.
6. Remove 4 screws and 2 nuts securing lock
catches to sides of tailgate.
