TAILGATE LOWER STRIKER
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover Classic
- Section
- REPAIR › TAILGATE LOWER STRIKER
CHASSIS AND BODY
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REPAIR
7. Release 2 locknuts on operating rods. Rotate
connecting rod until side catches can be
removed.
8. Remove 2 screws securing lock mechanism.
Remove unit complete with operating rods.
Refit
9. Reverse removal procedure.
10. To adjust side catches release locknuts on
operating rods. Rotate hexagonal link to shorten
or extend length as necessary.
TAILGATE UPPER GLASS
Remove
1. Tailgate upper glass and frame assembly are
serviced as one unit.
2. Remove tailgate upper.
See Tailgate Upper
3. Remove high level stop lamp.
See
ELECTRICAL, Repair, High Level Stop Lamp
4. Remove lock actuator unit.
See ELECTRICAL,
Repair, Upper Tailgate Actuator Unit
5. Remove lock assembly.
See Tailgate Upper
Lock
Refit
6. Reverse removal procedure.
TAILGATE LOWER STRIKER
Adjust
1. Adjustment is correct when tailgate profile aligns
with rear body corner panels.
2. Open lower tailgate.
3. Add or remove spacing washers between striker
and tailgate opening.
4. Move striker in appropriate direction and tighten.
Parts & tools for this job For Land Rover Range Rover
- TOOLTrim removal tool kitSearch: trim removal tool kit
- PARTTouch-up paintSearch: Land Rover touch up paint
- PARTPanel clip assortmentSearch: Land Rover panel clips assortment
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