Note. The tailgate is heavy, so at least two people are required to perform these operations.
Withdrawal
1. Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal (see note at the beginning of this chapter).
2. Removing the back door is shown in photos 16.2a-g.
Installation
3. Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
16.2a. Remove four screws from each speaker (indicated by arrows) And... | 16.2b....disconnect the connector from the speaker |
16.2c. Remove the fluid supply pipe to the rear window washer and disconnect its connector | 16.2y. Disconnect all wiring connectors from the door |
16.2d. Don't forget the rear defroster connector, which is hidden in the frame panel at the top of the door | 16.2e. Carefully pry the lock nut off the hinge pin with a small screwdriver (the nut may come off, don't lose it) |
16.2g. Let the assistant hold the door, and you knock out the hinge pins with a hammer and a punch