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TAIL GATE
9-1
SECTION 9
TAIL GATE
INDEX
Subject
Page
Description
9-1
Inner Panel Cover
9-1
Inner Panel Water Deflector
9-1
Inner Panel Access Hole Covers
9-2
Hinge Assembly
9-2
Support Assemblies
9-2
Tail Gate Assembly
9-3
Window Assembly - Manual or Electric
9-4
Window Regulator - Manual or Electric
9-5
Window Electric Regulator Motor Assembly
. . .
9-5
Window Regulator Outside Handle -
Manual or Electric
9-7
Subject
Page
Window Lower Glass Run Channels
9-7
Jamb Switch - Electric Styles
9-8
Remote Control Inside Handle - " B " Styles . . .
9-9
Lock Remote Control Assembly
9-9
Lock Assembly
9-9
Lock Striker
9-10
Lock Striker Adjustments
9-11
Torque Rod
9-11
Window Inner and Outer Strip Assemblies
9-12
Tailgate Bottom Drain Hole Sealing Strips
. . .
9-12
Opening Weatherstrip
9-12
Upper Glass Run Channel - "A & B " Body. . . .
9-13
Upper Glass Run Channel - " X " Body
9-14
TAIL GATES
All Station Wagon Styles
DESCRIPTION
All tail gates incorporate either a manually or
electrically operated window that can be lowered
into the gate or raised into the back body opening.
The manual window is operated by a regulator
control handle located in the tail gate outer panel.
The power window can be operated by either of
two control switches; one on the instrument panel
and one at the lock cylinder (key operated) of the
tail gate outer panel. All styles using a power tail
gate window are equipped with an electrical switch
that prevents movement of the window with gate in
any position other than fully closed.
The tail gate is unlocked by means of a remote
control inside handle which cannot be opened until
the gate window is fully lowered. All tail gates are
counter-balanced by a torque rod that assists in
reducing the effort required to open or close the
tail gate.
Unless otherwise stated, the tail gate service pro-
cedures outlined in this manual pertain to all
station wagon styles.
TAIL GATE INNER PANEL COVER
The inner panel cover is attached to the tail gate
inner panel by a series of screws. Removal is
obvious except in those cases where the tail gate
cannot be opened. This could occur if a power
operated window motor fails with glass in the up
position.
In such circumstances, proceed as
follows:
1. The attaching screws on "A & X" Body
Styles are still accessible with gate in the
closed position. On "B" Body Styles, however,
remove the side and center screws of the cover
and slide panel up to remove from tail gate.
NOTE:
The bottom retainer screws need not
be removed as they secure retainer only. The
tail gate inner panel cover is held in the bot-
tom retainer by slots in side and center sec-
tion metal strips. (See Fig. 9-1).
2. Once the inner panel cover has been removed,
it is possible to remove the access hole covers
and window sash channel cams as explained in
the following pages. At this point, the tail gate
window can be lowered and the gate opened.
TAIL GATE INNER PANEL
WATER DEFLECTOR
A waterproof paper deflector is sealed against the
tail gate inner panel to deflect water toward the
bottom of the gate and out the drain holes.
IMPORTANT:
Whenever work is performed on
the tail gate that requires any detachment of the
water deflector, it must be properly resealed to
the inner panel.
Removal
1. Remove tail gate inner panel cover.
2. Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully break ce-
ment bond securing water deflector to inner
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