Removing and installing tailgate hinge assembly - AR72.20-P-2560B

MODEL 210.2 

Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Hinge Assembly Components

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	Removing, installing
1	Removing and installing tailgate		AR72.20-P-3500B
2	Mark installation position of hinge assembly (2) on roof frame
3	Pull gasket (3) forward slightly	Clear access to ball socket of gas-operated strut
4	Remove gas-operated strut	Only remove rear ball socket	AR72.20-P-3600B
5	Unscrew bolt (1) and remove hinge (2)		*BA72.20-P-1004-02A
6	Install in the reverse order
7	Adjust tailgate		AR72.20-P-3510B

Tailgate

Number	Designation		Model 210.2
BA72.20-P-1004-02A	Bolts securing hinge assembly to tailgate	Nm	28