Member Since: 20 Jan 2008
Location: Launceston TAS
Posts: 7
Exterior Liftgate Trim Removal
Hi everyone,
I want to remove the exterior liftgate trim. I have removed the 4 torx screws & can see the remainder is held on by clips.
I am not sure if I am not being strong enough or brave enough to get the trim off.
Has anyone actually done this before & can give some pointers ?
Thanks heaps,
Ian
[/img]'07 TDV6 S with Pedders HD springs (40mm lift), cargo barrier, reversing camera, Prodigy brake controller
10th Oct 2009 11:20 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
there are three or four nuts you need to remove as well which are behind the full width internal trim on the upper tailgate,
which does just pull off after you fave removed the screw which is located in the inside handle. once you have removed the external handle then don't shut the tailgate though as you won't be able to open it again after you have and theeeeennn......???
10th Oct 2009 11:36 am
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
Eaxactly as BM says, remebering too the little bit of trim that goes around the catch, that will continue to hold the interior trim on unless this is removed carefully.
Once the trim and interior panel is off its a simple unbolt procedure, NO cables except electrical connector to undo and thats a simple multiblock that comes apart.
10th Oct 2009 7:00 pm
Gabbs
Member Since: 20 Jan 2008
Location: Launceston TAS
Posts: 7
Boys, thanks heaps for your help.
All the best.
Ian'07 TDV6 S with Pedders HD springs (40mm lift), cargo barrier, reversing camera, Prodigy brake controller
12th Oct 2009 8:38 am
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
Don't forget, if you undo the multiblock, make sure you connect it again BEFORE you shut the tail gate otherwise things start to get interesting Welcome "Lola"
12th Oct 2009 9:50 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
blue meanie wrote:
once you have removed the external handle then don't shut the tailgate though as you won't be able to open it again after you have
and theeeeennn......???
12th Oct 2009 10:20 am
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
Location: Camberley
Posts: 2270
lol...Malcom, it has to be said twice, seen it happen in the flesh, so to speak. Am sworn to secrecy though Welcome "Lola"
12th Oct 2009 10:28 am
blue meanie D3 Decade
Member Since: 04 Aug 2005
Location: Newbury
Posts: 6861
spill ! and theeeeennn......???
12th Oct 2009 10:31 am
bigcarpchaser
Member Since: 13 Oct 2007
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