Removing
1. Circle the stitch plates with a marker.
2. Ask an assistant to support the door in a slightly open position and give the bolts securing it to the body (see accompanying illustration).
1 - loop; 2 - bolts
3. Disconnect the chains from the side of the panels facing the car and remove the tailgate.
Installation
Installation is in the reverse order.
1. Make sure that the hinges are installed in accordance with the landing marks applied during the dismantling process.
2. Firmly tighten the hinge fixing bolts.
Adjustment
1. Loosen the bolts securing the tailgate hinges to the vehicle body and raise or lower (of necessity) door so that its upper edge is flush with the side panel of the body. Also check the clearance between the lower edge of the door and the lower body panel is the same width along its entire length, and the strikers of the latches are located in the center of the locking loops (see accompanying illustration).
1 - tailgate; 2 - bolt; 3 - handle; 4 - locking loop; 5 - drummer
2. Firmly tighten the hinge bolts.