- disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery;
- open the tailgate;
Pic. 9.59. Removing the upholstery of the tailgate: A - fastening screw; arrows - upholstery holders
- unscrew the fastening screw on the right side of the door trim, disconnect the plastic trim holders using a fork puller (pic. 9.59);
- remove the top panel from the tailgate (see section «electrical equipment», subsection «Removal and installation of the upper brake light»);
- disconnect the wiring from the rear window heating element, the wiper motor and the central locking servo motor (if provided);
- disconnect the upper brake light and windshield washer hose;
- remove the wiring harness from the tailgate box and the fluid supply hose to the glass washer jet. To facilitate subsequent installation, tie a string to the wiring harness and leave it in the door cavity;
Pic. 9.60. Removal of a stopper of a rack of support of a door of a back
- ask an assistant to hold the door. Disconnect the support posts from the door by pressing out the stoppers with a screwdriver (pic. 9.60);
- if the old door will be installed, mark the position of the fastening nuts on the door;
Pic. 9.61. Remove the two nuts securing the tailgate
- unscrew the two nuts under the top panel of the door (pic. 9.61) and, together with an assistant, carefully remove the door from the car.
Installation order:
- install the door by tightening the fastening nuts according to the marks made, without tightening them until the gaps in the door opening are aligned;
- if you want to align the bottom edge of the door, adjust the position of the lock latch on the lower body panel. The position of the lock is changed due to the oval holes for the screws of its fastening.
Carry out the remaining operations in the reverse order of removal.