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Fiat Idea Factory Service Manual (2003-2012)18 · Body panels and frame
18 · Body & interior

R.r. tailgate

Make
Fiat
Model
Idea Factory Service Manual
Year
2003–2012
Section
Removing refitting › R.r. tailgate
Body panels and frameR.r. tailgate

R.R. TAILGATE

Operation 7210E56 · External parts

Removing

- 5550D16 third stop light - r+r

- 5050C10 rear window washer jet - r+r clean and/or position

- 7015A04 tailgate interior panel - r+r

- 7015B10 single tailgate lock - r+r or repair with panel/protection removed

1. Disconnect electrical connections (1a), (1b), (1c).

NameConnector
1aNumber plate lightsF52
NameConnector
1bRear window wiper motorN16
NameConnector
1cHeated rear windscreenP55A
NameConnector
1cHeated rear windscreenP55B

2. Disconnect the wiring from the retainers.

3. Connect a probe to one end (3a) of the wiring and a probe to end (3b) to help refit the wiring.

4. Prise wiring channel (4a) out of the hole (4b) on the tailgate.

5. Remove wiring (5a) from the tailgate through hole (4b).

R.R. TAILGATE

1. Support the tailgate and, using a screwdriver, prise off (without detaching) the upper lift device retaining clips.

2. Undo the hinge bolts.

3. Remove the tailgate.

R.R. TAILGATE

Refitting

Check the tailgate is undamaged.

Position the tailgate and screw in the hinge bolts without tightening.

Attach the support devices and fit the springs.

Refit the wiring inside the tailgate using the probes fitted previously.

Fit the wiring channel and secure the wiring to the retainers.

Connect all the electrical connections.

- 7015B10 single tailgate lock - r+r or repair with panel/protection removed

- 7015A04 tailgate interior panel - r+r

- 5050C10 rear window washer jet - r+r clean and/or position

- 5550D16 third stop light - r+r

- 7015A14 tailgate - adjust centring and profile - includes hinge and compartment seal adaptation

Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Fiat Idea

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