Installing the tailgate lock

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tailgate lock to body
  Hexagon screw M8x20	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• 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 .
• Refer to ADJUSTING THE LOWER PART OF THE TAILGATE LOCKING LOWER SECTION .