Power-Operated Hood Components; Tailgate; Tailgate Lock; Windscreen And Tailgate Glass - PEUGEOT 205 Manual

16.2 Disconnecting the tailgate struts
15 Power-operated hood
components (Cabriolet
models) - general information
Whenever any work is carried out which
involves disconnecting the hood hydraulic
fluid pipes, the hydraulic fluid circuit must be
bled. At the time of writing, little information
was available regarding this procedure, and it
is recommended that the task is entrusted to
a Peugeot dealer.
16 Tailgate - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Open the tailgate and have an assistant
support it.
2 Disconnect the struts from the body by
prising out the plastic clips and pulling off the
sockets (see illustration).
3 Disconnect the wiring for the heated rear
window and tailgate wiper motor. Also
disconnect the washer tube.
4 Prise the blanking plates from the rear of
the headlining, then unscrew the mounting
nuts and lift the tailgate from the car (see
illustration).
17.1 Tailgate trim panel clip
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but
before fully tightening the mounting nuts
check that the tailgate is positioned centrally
in the body aperture and make any
adjustments to the lock and striker, as
described in Section 17.
17 Tailgate lock - removal and
refitting
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Removal
1 Open the tailgate and prise off the trim
panel using a wide-bladed screwdriver (see
illustration).
2 Unbolt the latch and disconnect the
operating rod.
3 Slide out the spring clip and withdraw the
lock barrel and escutcheon (see illustration).
Refitting
4 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Check
that the latch engages the striker correctly
and, if necessary, adjust the striker position
within the elongated bolt holes. Adjust the
rubber stops so that the tailgate is supported
firmly at the corners when shut.
17.3 Tailgate lock and lock barrel
Bodywork and fittings 11•9
16.4 Tailgate mounting nuts behind the headlining
18 Windscreen and tailgate
glass - general information
Both the windscreen and tailgate glass are
bonded in position and therefore it is
recommended that a professional fitter is
employed in the event of breakage. Special
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equipment and adhesive are required for
removal of the old glass and fitting of the new,
which may not be readily available to the
home mechanic.
19 Rear quarter glass (GTI
models) - removal and
refitting
Removal
1 Open the quarter window and remove the
screw securing the glass to the latch. Remove
the special nut from the glass.
2 Open the window further then support it
and remove the screws securing the glass to
the front hinges. Remove the special nuts.
Refitting
3 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
20 Rear quarter glass and
regulator (Cabriolet models)
- removal and refitting
Removal
1 Fold down the front and rear seats, then
open the hood a little way.
2 Fully close the quarter glass.
3 Unbolt the seat belt lower anchor.
4 Note the position of the regulator handle,
then remove it by easing it off from behind
using pliers, or an alternative similar tool.
5 Using a wide-bladed screwdriver, release
the plastic clips and withdraw the trim panel.
6 Pull off the polythene sheet.
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