V50 AWD L5-2.5L Turbo VIN 68 B5254T3 (2005)
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Mark through the templates on to the tailgate using an awl.
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Remove the templates.
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Pre-drill the holes through both layers of the tailgate. Use a -3 mm (1/8") diameter drill bit. Ensure that the drill is held at right-angles to the
tailgate.
Illustration B
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Drill out the upper holes (measured) from the inside of the tailgate. Use a -20 mm (51/64") diameter hole saw.
Note! Only drill in the innermost plate.
Note! Do not let the cut section fall between the plates. Angle the hole saw after cutting through the paint layer and part of the plate
thickness. Now drill carefully until the hole saw passes through the plate. See illustration. Bend up the cut section and work it away from
the panel. Use round-nosed pliers.
Illustration C
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Drill the four holes from the outside. Use a -7 mm (9/32") diameter drill bit.
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Then drill out the four holes from the outside. Use a -11 mm (7/16") diameter drill bit.