13 Fuel filler flap release cable -
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1 Open the fuel filler flap, then remove the
boot lid/tailgate and fuel filler flap release
control, as described in Section 11.
2 Undo the screws securing the rear sill tread
plate, lift off the tread plate and move aside
the carpet around the sill.
3 Remove the rear seat as described in
Section 43.
4 Extract the retaining clip securing the cable
end at the filler flap end, and push the cable
through into the luggage compartment.
5 Release the cable from the retaining clips,
and pull it into the car interior.
6 Where fitted, undo the screws and remove
the cover strip over the cable beneath the rear
seat location.
7 Release the cable from any further clips and
ties, and remove it from the car.
Refitting
8 Refitting is a reversal of removal, with
reference to Section 11 when refitting the
cable to the release control.
14 Tailgate -
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1 Open the tailgate and release the parcel
shelf support strings.
2 From inside the car, remove the headliner
rear finisher for access to the tailgate hinge
retaining nuts.
3 Disconnect the screen washer hose, and
the tailgate wiring harness connectors.
4 Support the tailgate with the help of an
assistant, or using a prop.
5 Extract the wire spring retainer securing
each support strut to its tailgate ball-stud, and
release the struts.
6 Undo the tailgate hinge retaining nuts and
remove the tailgate from the car.
Refitting
7 Refitting is a reversal of removal, in
conjunction with the following adjustment
procedure.
8 With the tailgate closed, check the
relationship of the tailgate with the adjacent
panels. If necessary, it can be repositioned by
altering the position of the hinges at their
body attachment. Slacken the hinge nuts, and
reposition the hinges are required. Tighten the
nuts, then close the tailgate and check the
operation of the lock. If necessary, slacken
the striker plate bolts, reposition the striker
plate and tighten the bolts.
15 Tailgate support strut -
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1 Open the tailgate and support it with the
help of an assistant, or using a prop.
2 Extract the wire spring retainer securing the
upper end of the support strut to its ball-stud,
and release the strut (see illustrations).
3 Release the strut lower end clip, ease the
strut from its stud and remove it from the car
(see illustration).
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
16 Tailgate lock -
removal and refitting
1
Removal
1 Open the tailgate, release the screw studs
and remove the tailgate inner trim panel (see
illustration).
2 On later models, remove the boot
lid/tailgate lock solenoid as described in
Section 18.
3 Remove the plastic cover from the lock
(see illustration).
4 Where applicable, release the retaining clip
and remove the link rod from the lock lever.
5 Disconnect the wiring multiplugs at the
harness connectors, or the two wires at the
lock as applicable.
6 Undo the two lock retaining bolts and
withdraw the lock from the tailgate (see
illustration).
7 Where applicable, withdraw the lock
Bodywork and fittings 11•7
15.3 Release the strut lower end from its
stud
15.2b . . . and release the strut from the
stud
15.2a Extract the support strut wire spring
retainer . . .
16.6 Undo the two lock retaining bolts
(arrowed)
16.3 Remove the plastic cover from the
lock
16.1 Release the screw studs and remove
the tailgate inner trim panel
11
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