Removing-refitting tailgate

REMOVING-REFITTING TAILGATE

1. Undo the bolts fixing the tailgate inner lining.
2. Remove the tailgate inner lining, removing the fixing buttons using tool 1878077000.
3. Disconnect the pipe from the rearscreen washer, then fasten appropriately to facilitate the subsequent refitting inside the tailgate.
4. Remove the pipe from the rearscreen washer, then disconnect the shock absorbers supportint the tailgate from the upper mounting.
5. Undo the bolts fixing the hinges shown by the arrows, then remove the tailgate, with the help of a second operator.

NOTE To refit simply reverse the order of the operations carried out for the removal.