Installing the tailgate lock

• Tighten down screws (2)
  TIGHTENING TORQUES 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 ADJUSTING THE LOWER PART OF THE TAILGATE LOCKING LOWER SECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE EMERGENCY WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .