Installing the tailgate seal

• Remove sealant residue from the sheet metal flange.
• Clean sheet metal flange.
• Replace tailgate seal (1)  .

  Parts  : Tailgate seal

• Mount tailgate seal (1)  , starting from the center at the top.

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Check 

• Check the closing function of the trunk lid.

Result 

The trunk lid does not close correctly.

Measure

• Ensure that tailgate seal (1)  rests correctly on all the adjacent trim panel components.