Left tailgate
Removal
1. Loosen the screw securing the trim of the inner handle of the remote control of the lock to the door. Remove the trim.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, carefully pry off the trim strips from the inside handle. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the handle from the door.
3. Insert the flat, wide blade of a thin screwdriver between the interior trim panel and the door frame as close to one of the fasteners as possible. Remove the trim panel by releasing the fasteners one by one.
Note: When removing the door trim panel, the plastic clips should be left attached to the back of the panel. If the clips are left in the inner door panel, they may be damaged. If problems occur, use a suitable cutter and insert the blade between the trim panel and the door frame to cut the clip. Be careful not to damage the trim or paint on the door.
4. Loosen the speaker mounting screws, disconnect the electrical wiring and remove the speaker from the door panel.
5. Carefully separate the polymer sealing film from the inner door panel and set it aside. The left tailgate panel with the trim panel and sealing film removed is shown in the accompanying illustration.
6. Disconnect the actuator rod of the release button from the lock by releasing it from the plastic retainer. Remove the rod from the door. The components of the rear lid lock actuator are shown in the accompanying illustration.
1 - lock release button; 2 - nut; 3 - outer handle; 4 - screws; 5 - castle; 6 - remote control handle of the lock; 7 - retainer; 8 - heel; 9 - lock cylinder
7. Loosen the nuts securing the lock heel to the inner door panel.
8. On models with central locking, disconnect the actuator rod of the drive motor from the lock mechanism.
9. Disconnect the actuator rod from the lock cylinder lever.
10. Use pliers to grasp the upward-turned edge of the lock cylinder retainer and remove the retainer from the groove in the lock body.
11. Remove the lock cylinder from the door together with the seal.
12. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the outer handle from the door.
13. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the lock mechanism from the door with the heel.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
1. If necessary, lubricate the lock mechanism with universal grease before installation.
2. Make sure that the sealing film is placed correctly on the door. It is better to replace a torn or otherwise damaged film.
3. Check the condition of the trim panel fasteners. Replace any defective ones.
4. Install the trim panel onto the door, snapping its clips tightly into place.
Right tailgate leaf
Removal
1. Insert the flat, wide blade of a thin screwdriver between the interior trim panel and the door frame as close to one of the fasteners as possible. Remove the trim panel by releasing the fasteners one by one.
Note: When removing the door trim panel, the plastic clips should be left attached to the back of the panel. If the clips are left in the inner door panel, they may be damaged. If problems occur, use a suitable cutter and insert the blade between the trim panel and the door frame to cut the clip. Be careful not to damage the trim or paint on the door.
2. Loosen the speaker mounting screws, disconnect the electrical wiring and remove the speaker from the door panel.
3. Carefully separate the polymer sealing film from the inner door panel and set it aside. The left tailgate panel with the trim panel and sealing film removed is shown in the accompanying illustration.
1 - loop; 2 - electrical wiring
4. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the trim panel from the door frame.
5. Loosen the screw securing the handle of the lock heel drive. Remove the handle.
6. If necessary, use an impact screwdriver to loosen the lock heel screws. Remove the heel from the door. The components of the drive and mechanism of the right door leaf lock are shown in the accompanying illustration.
1 - top lock; 2 - bolt; 3 - nut; 4 - actuator rod; 5 - the heel of the castle; 6 - screws; 7 - handle; 8 - lower lock
7. Loosen the nut and bolt of the upper lock and remove the lock assembly with the actuator rod from the door.
8. Loosen the mounting nuts and remove the lower lock from the lower edge of the door.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
1. If necessary, lubricate the lock mechanism with universal lubricant before installation.
2. Make sure that the sealing film is placed correctly on the door. It is better to replace a torn or otherwise damaged film.
3. Check the condition of the trim panel fasteners. Replace any defective ones.
4. Install the trim panel onto the door, snapping its clips tightly into place.
Removal and installation the tailgate flaps
Removal
1. Use a marker to trace around the door hinges.
Note: If the right door leaf is removed, the spare wheel assembly must first be removed to reduce the weight of the door.
2. Loosen the screws securing the rear combination light, partially remove the light unit from the side of the panel of the door leaf to be removed.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the electrical wiring through the rubber lined hole in the door pillar.
4. When removing the right wing, it is also necessary to disconnect the windshield washer fluid supply hose.
5. Remove the door opening limiter pin by knocking it upwards out of the bracket using a punch and hammer.
6. Ask an assistant to hold the door and loosen the bolts securing the hinge to the body.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
1. Before installation, lubricate the door hinges with sealant.
2. Before closing the door, to check its correct position, make sure that the hinges are installed in accordance with the mounting marks applied during dismantling.
3. Using a punch and hammer, install the door opening limiter pin.
4. Connect the wiring and check the proper functioning of all door components before installing the rear combination lamp.
5. Carefully close the door and check that it is positioned correctly relative to the car body panels. If necessary, make adjustments by loosening the hinge bolts and adjusting the door position accordingly.