Installing the tailgate lock
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- Tighten down screws (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Tailgate lock to body Hexagon screw M8x20 Tightening torque 19 Nm - Connect plug (1).
- Version with Automatic Soft Close system:
Attach the Bowden cable (3).
Connect plug (4).
- Version with emergency release:
Attach the Bowden cable (5).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
- Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .