R.r. tailgate
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Idea Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2012
- Section
- Removing refitting › R.r. tailgate
R.R. TAILGATE
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).
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1a | Number plate lights | F52 |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1b | Rear window wiper motor | N16 |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Heated rear windscreen | P55A |
| Name | Connector | |
|---|---|---|
| 1c | Heated rear windscreen | P55B |
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).
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.
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
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Fiat touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Fiat panel clips assortment
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