199000255 - 7015A24 TAILGATE HINGES - REPAIR OR REPLACE WITH TAILGATE REMOVED

Removing ( Refitting ) - Lower the rear seat backrests.1. Working on both sides of the vehicle, undo the bolts (1a) and move the rear pillar trims (1b) aside releasing them from the retainers (1c).
1. Release the tailgate seal.2. Release the retaining buttons using the special tool.
ToolDescriptionFunctionValidity
1823015000KnifeRetainer removal
3. Gently lower the roof lining (3a) and undo the bolts (3b) for the hinges (3c).4. Remove the hinges.
Refitting ( Removing ) - Check that the hinges are not damaged.- Position the hinges and screw in the bolts without tightening them.- With the tailgate fitted, adjust the position.    Op. 7015A14 TAILGATE - ADJUST CENTRING AND PROFILE - INCLUDES HINGE AND COMPARTMENT SEAL ADAPTATION - Reposition the roof lining, securing it using the special retaining buttons and the rear pillar trims, securing them using the bolts.- Reposition the tailgate seal and lift up the rear seat backrests.