Tailgate hinges - repair or replace with tailgate removed

Operation 7015A24 · Tailgate assembly

If the vehicle is equipped with an airbag system, before carrying out any work the following preliminary operations must be carried out; (1) turn the ignition key to the OFF position and extract it; (2) disconnect the battery terminals and insulate them; (3) wait at least 10 minutes before continuing.

FOLLOW ALL THE RECOMMENDED SAFETY RULES (see assembly 5508C - AIR BAG SYSTEM)

Removing

- 7040H30 front pillar trim - r r (Both)

- 7040L42 sill plate connection of one front door (1), lh or rh - r r

- 7040L40 front compartment scuff strip - r r (Both)

- 7040H36 central trim lower element - r r (Both)

- 7040H38 central pillar upper element - r r (Both)

- 7040H80 parcel rack

- 7050A20 one-piece rear seat cushion - r r

- 7040H50 rear panel - r r (Both)

- 7040H66 LEFT REAR SIDE TRIM, WITH REAR PARCEL SHELF SUPPORT - R.R.

- 7040H67 RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM, WITH REAR PARCEL SHELF SUPPORT - R.R.

- 7065C30 interior l/h or r/h grab handle (one) - r+r (All)

- 7040E10 front courtesy light - r+r

- 7065C34 l/h or r/h sun blind (one) - r+r (Both)

- 7040H10 roof panel lining - r r

1. Undo retaining bolts

2. Remove the hinge.

Work in the same way to remove the remaining hinge.

Refitting

Fit the hinges and screw in the fixing bolts without tightening them.

Carry out the following procedure with the tailgate fitted:

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

- 7040H10 roof panel lining - r r

- 7065C34 l/h or r/h sun blind (one) - r+r (Both)

- 7040E10 front courtesy light - r+r

- 7065C30 interior l/h or r/h grab handle (one) - r+r (All)

- 7040H67 RIGHT REAR SIDE TRIM, WITH REAR PARCEL SHELF SUPPORT - R.R.

- 7040H66 LEFT REAR SIDE TRIM, WITH REAR PARCEL SHELF SUPPORT - R.R.

- 7040H50 rear panel - r r (Both)

- 7050A20 one-piece rear seat cushion - r r

- 7040H80 parcel rack

- 7040H38 central pillar upper element - r r (Both)

- 7040H36 central trim lower element - r r (Both)

- 7040L40 front compartment scuff strip - r r (Both)

- 7040L42 sill plate connection of one front door (1), lh or rh - r r

- 7040H30 front pillar trim - r r (Both)

Connect the battery terminals.

Check the operation of the Air Bag system using the Examiner or other diagnostic equipment.