Remove/install tailgate

AR72.20-L-3500VA

Remove/install tailgate

30.4.01

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Remove/Install

1

Remove rear spoiler

AR88.30-L-0500VA

2

Remove rear roof frame paneling

AR68.30-L-4470VA

3

Unclip retaining clip and pull antenna cable (6) out of HFM amplifier

 Ensure that retaining clip does not fall into the roof frame.

4

Unscrew nut (3) and remove ground leads from ground point

5

Unplug electrical connectors (7, 8)

6

Remove rear window wiper system line (5) from rear window wiper system (4).

Danger!

Injury hazard Gas pressure struts are under high pressure and can pinch and crush body parts during work

Remove and install gas pressure struts only in relaxed position and on components properly secured.

AS00.00-Z-0012-01A

7

Lift retainer (10) and remove gas pressure strut (11) from tailgate (1), carefully lower tailgate.

 Do not remove retainer (10), because otherwise the tension on the retainer (10) would be lost.
 Installation: Clip gas pressure strut (11) to ball head (arrow) with retainer (10) installed.

8

Pull wiring harness (9) on rear roof frame through assembly opening

 Installation: Ensure that rubber grommet is seated properly on wiring harness (9).

9

Unscrew bolts (2) from tailgate (1) on hinge on both sides and remove tailgate (1) with aid of 2nd person

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 Avoid damaging paint, if necessary clean hinge contact surfaces, sand and paint while applying primer coat corrosion protection base paint and top coat paint.
 Position tailgate on suitable
subsurface. If tailgate is replaced 

*BA72.20-P-1004-02D

Transfer tailgate door liner, upper rear door frame paneling, rear window, lock, lock cylinder, handle, loop, wiper motor and electric wiring harness.

10

Install in the reverse order

11

Adjust tailgate

AR72.20-L-3510VA

Number

Designation

Models
414.700

BA72.20-P-1004-02D

Bolt, rear door hinge to tailgate

NM

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