Removing And Installing Tailgate - Skoda Rapid NH 2014 Workshop Manual

Rapid NH 2014 ➤ , Rapid Spaceback 2014 ➤
Body Work - Edition 10.2018
2.2

Removing and installing tailgate

2.2.1 Removing
– Remove the tailgate trim panel
⇒ "4 Tailgate trim panel", page 274
– Disconnect the plug connections of the existing electrical com‐
ponents.
– Thread the electrical cables out of the tailgate.
– Slacken the screws - 3 - (10 Nm) on the left and right hinges
but do not yet unscrew.
Carry out further removal only with the assistance of a second
mechanic.
– Only now unscrew the screws - 3 - and remove the tailgate.
– Only if the complete hinge for the tailgate must be removed,
release the nuts - 2 - (20 Nm). In this case the moulded head‐
liner must be unhooked
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Rep. gr.55 - Bonnet, rear lid
.
⇒ "7 Moulded headliner", page 282 .