Rear-End Door/Rear-End Gate Assembly Removal & Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki XL-7 and 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Reverse removal procedure to install rear-end door/rear-end gate noting the following points.

Secure wiring harness (1).

Fig 1: Securing Wiring Harness
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Secure rear-end door/rear-end gate sealing cover (1).
NOTE: Use adhesive (2) to seal sealing cover (1) to rear-end door/rear-end gate.

Fig 2: Securing Rear-End Door/Rear-End Gate Sealing Cover
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Adjust rear-end door/rear-end gate latch striker position by referring to REAR-END DOOR/REAR-END GATE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL & INSTALLATION so that rear-end door/rear-end gate is positioned correctly.
Adjust rear-end door/rear-end gate cushion so that rear-end door/rear-end gate contacts body when closed.