Installing Wiring Harness, Left Side Of Tailgate To Lid Hinge

Fig 1: Overview Of Wiring Harness For Tailgate

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Lay line in cable duct and push on cover -Arrow A- until locking tabs -Arrows B- are felt to engage.

Fig 2: Laying Line In Cable Duct
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Push cable duct with line onto rear lid hinge -Arrow C- .
Pull harness through window frame -Arrows A- .

Fig 3: Pulling Wiring Harness Through Window Frame
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Press rubber sleeve into window frame until it is felt to engage -Arrow B- .
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- During removal, replace damaged clips with repair clips.
Clip wiring harness to window frame -Arrows C- .
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- During removal, replace damaged clips with repair clips.
Clip in wiring harness -arrows- .

Fig 4: Clipping In Wiring Harness
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Tighten ground strap and torsion protection -a- to ground pin with fastening nut -Arrow 1- . → Tightening torque: 6.5 ftlb.

Fig 5: Screwing Down Ground Strap
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Push connector onto rear window wiper -Arrow A- until locking tabs are felt to engage.

Fig 6: Pushing Connector Onto Rear Window Wiper And Lock Lower Part
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Push connector onto lock lower part for rear window -Arrow C- until locking tabs -Arrows B- are felt to engage.
Push plug connection for contact switch together -Arrows D- until locking tab -Arrow E- is felt to engage.
Insert plug connection into support -Arrow F- and turn it until it is felt to engage in the clip -Arrow G- .