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Adjusting the tailgate up and down.

Fig 1: Illustration For Step 2-5
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  1. Open the tailgate.
  2. Remove the side supports.
  3. Pull off the sealing strip far enough to access the covers.
  4. Certain cars:  Remove the side covers.
  5. Certain cars:  Remove the upper cover.
  6. Remove the D-pillar trim, roof cover, cargo net holders, clips and covers between the C and D-pillars.
    Fig 2: Illustration For Step 6
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  7. Pull down the headlining slightly. Do not crease it.
  8. Undo the three screws on each hinge (one screw is on the inside).
    Fig 3: Illustration For Step 8
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  9. Adjust the tailgate by raising or lowering it.
  10. Tighten the tailgate.
  11. Hold up the headlining and fit the roof cover, D-pillar trim and covers between the C and D-pillars and the cargo net holders.
  12. Fit the cover in the tailgate aperture.
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