Installing The Left And Right Tailgate Hinges

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install the tailgate hinge (3) and tighten the screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tailgate hinge to body
M8 screw
	Tightening torque	28 Nm

Install the cover (1).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE TAILGATE .
Refer to ADJUSTING THE TAILGATE HINGES .
Refer to Adjusting the tailgate
Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM IN THE WATER CHANNEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .