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Tailgate (G2309376): Removal

NOTE:
  • This procedure contains some variation in the illustrations depending on the vehicle specification, but the essential information is always correct.
  • This procedure contains illustrations showing certain components removed to provide extra clarity.
  1. Disconnect the startup battery ground cable.

    Refer to: 12V SYSTEM DISCONNECT .

  2. Remove the tailgate window.

    Refer to: TAILGATE WINDOW .

  3. Remove the right side D-pillar trim panel.

    Refer to: D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  4. Remove the left side D-pillar trim panel.

    Refer to: D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL .

  5. Remove the left loadspace side trim panel.

    Refer to: LEFT LOADSPACE SIDE TRIM PANEL .

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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Release the wiring harness clip.
    • Release the grommet.
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    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the 2 tailgate washer hoses.
    • Release the 2 wiring harness clips.
    • Release the grommet.
  8. WARNING: Make sure that the tailgate is sufficiently supported before the power tailgate actuator is disconnected.
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    • Release the 2 clips.
    • Disconnect the 2 power tailgate actuators from the vehicle body.
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    • Remove the 4 bolts.
    • With assistance, remove the tailgate assembly.
  10. NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Release the grommet.
    • Release the wiring harness.
    • Remove the power tailgate actuator from the tailgate.
  11. NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
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    • Remove the bolt.
    • Remove the door handle.
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    • Release the tailgate closing switch.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the tailgate close switch.
  13. NOTE:
    • Discard the 8 clips.
    • Repeat this step for the other side.
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    • Release the power tailgate anti-trap sensor.
    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the power tailgate anti-trap sensor.
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    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Remove the 2 clips.
    • Remove the Tailgate Control Module (TGCM).
  15. NOTE: Replace the Tailgate latch trim panel if damaged.
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    Remove the tailgate latch trim panel.

  16. NOTE: Do not remove the component at this stage.
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    • Remove the 2 bolts.
    • Release the tailgate latch.
  17. NOTE: Do not remove the component at this stage.
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    Disconnect the electrical connector from the tailgate latch.

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    • Release the tailgate latch release cable.
    • Remove the tailgate latch.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the tailgate latch actuator.
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    • Release the 18 clips.
    • Remove the tailgate finisher.
  21. NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the 2 nuts.
  22. NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
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    • Remove the bolt.
    • Remove the tail lamp.
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    Remove the 2 nuts.

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    Remove the 4 bolts.

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    • Disconnect the 4 electrical connectors.
    • Disconnect the rear proximity camera washer hose.
    • Remove the 2 clips from the bracket.
    • Remove the bracket.
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    • Remove the 2 clips.
    • Release the activity key transceiver module and bracket.
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    • Disconnect the electrical connector.
    • Remove the activity key transceiver module and bracket.
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    • Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
    • Release the 3 wiring harness clips.
    • Release the grommet.
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    • Release the grommet.
    • Remove the wiring harness.
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    • Release the 2 grommets.
    • Release the 5 wiring harness clips.
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    Release the grommet.

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    • Release the 16 wiring harness clips.
    • Release the 3 grommets.
    • Remove the left wiring harness.
  33. CAUTION: The seals are to be reused unless damaged.
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    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Remove the AM/FM antenna amplifier.
  34. CAUTION: The seals are to be reused unless damaged.
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    • Remove the 3 bolts.
    • Remove the FM2 antenna amplifier.
  35. NOTE: Repeat this step for the other side.
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    Remove the bump stop.

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