Tailgate (G2309376): Installation

CAUTION: The seals are to be reused unless damaged.

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- Install the FM2 antenna amplifier.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
  Torque : 4.8 Nm
CAUTION: The seals are to be reused unless damaged.

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- Install the AM/FM antenna amplifier.
- Install and tighten the 3 bolts.
  Torque : 4.8 Nm
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- Install the left wiring harness.
- Secure the 16 wiring harness clips.
- Install the 3 grommets.
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Install the grommet.
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- Secure the 5 wiring harness clips.
- Install the 2 grommets.
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- Install the right wiring harness.
- Install the grommet.
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- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Install the 3 wiring harness clips.
- Install the grommet.
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Connect the electrical connector.
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- Install the activity key transceiver module and bracket.
- Install the 2 clips.
- Secure the wiring harness.
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- Connect the 3 electrical connectors.
- Connect the rear proximity camera washer hose.
- Install the bracket.
- Install and tighten 4 bolts.
  Torque : 4 Nm
- Install the 2 clips into the bracket to secure wiring harness.
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- Install and tighten 2 nuts.
  Torque : 4 Nm
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Install the tail lamp.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 2.5 Nm
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Install and tighten the 2 nuts.
  Torque : 2.5 Nm
- Connect the electrical connector.
CAUTION: Install the component in the sequence shown.

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Install the tailgate finisher.
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- Install the tailgate latch actuator.
- Connect the electrical connector.
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Install the tailgate latch cable to the tailgate latch.
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Connect the electrical connector to the tailgate latch.
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- Install the tailgate latch into the tailgate.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 10 Nm
CAUTION: Inspect the component, replace if damaged.

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Install the tailgate latch trim.
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- Install the Tailgate Control Module (TGCM).
- Install the 2 clips.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
NOTE:
- Install the 8 new clips.
- Repeat this step for the other side.
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- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the power tailgate anti-trap sensor.
  Renew Part: Anti-trap sensor clip(s) Quantity: 8 .
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- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the tailgate close switch.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Install the door handle.
- Install and tighten the bolt.
  Torque : 5.4 Nm
NOTE: Only tighten the bolts finger tight at this stage.

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- With assistance, install the tailgate assembly.
- Install the 4 bolts.
NOTE: Only do the adjustment procedure if the measured gaps are not matching with the shown values.

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Check the gap around the tailgate and adjust if necessary.
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Remove the tailgate aperture seal.
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- Release the 6 clips.
- Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Remove the luggage compartment treadplate.
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- Remove the 2 bolts.
- Remove the tailgate striker.
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Align the tailgate.
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- Tighten the 4 bolts.
  Torque : 25 Nm
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- Install the tailgate striker.
- Install and tighten the 2 bolts.
  Torque : 24 Nm
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- Install the luggage compartment treadplate.
- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Install the 6 clips.
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Install the tailgate aperture seal.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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Install the bump stop.
NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.

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- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the power tailgate actuator to the tailgate.
- Install the grommet.
- Secure the wiring harness.
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- Connect the 2 power tailgate actuators to the vehicle body.
- Secure the 2 clips.
NOTE: Make sure that the wiring harness is correctly routed.

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- Connect the 2 electrical connectors.
- Connect the 2 tailgate washer hoses.
- Install the grommet.
- Secure the 2 wiring harness clips.
NOTE: Make sure that the wiring harness is correctly routed.

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- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install and tighten 2 bolts.
  Torque : 7 Nm
- Secure the wiring harness clip.
- Install the grommet.
Install the tailgate window.
Refer to: TAILGATE WINDOW .
Install the left side D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Install the right side D-pillar trim panel.
Refer to: D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .
Install the left loadspace trim panel.
Refer to: LEFT LOADSPACE SIDE TRIM PANEL .
Connect the startup battery ground cable.
Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .