Tailgate Trim, Removing and Installing

NOTE: The top and bottom sections of tailgate trim can only be removed together. Separate the two sections after removal.


1 - Tailgate trim (bottom section)
- Removing:
- Remove luggage compartment light - 7 - See Fig. 1.
- Remove tailgate lock trim See Fig. 2.
- Pull bottom section of trim - 1 - away from tailgate slightly.
- Using screwdriver, release bottom section of tailgate trim - 1 - at clips - 8 - (9x).
- Unclip upper tailgate trim - 2 - as well.
- Separate bottom and top sections of tailgate trim.
- Installing:
- A second technician is required to support the tailgate trim
- Start fastening at clips - 3 -.
- Carry out remainder of installation in reverse order of removal.
2 - Tailgate trim (top section)
- Removal of top section of tailgate trim is described under removal of bottom section of tailgate trim
3 - Clip
4 - Mountings (4x)
5 - Mountings (8x)
6 - Retaining tabs (4x)
7 - Light
8 - Clips (9x)
9 - Retaining clips (2x)
10 - Mountings (9x)

Fig. 1 Removing luggage compartment light







Arrow points to right.
- Using screwdriver, pry out light - 1 - at item - 3 -.
Unplug connector - 2 -.

Fig. 2 Removing tailgate lock trim







- Remove tailgate lock trim - 1 - in direction of arrow.