EXTERIOR BODY PANELS > Rear Gate
INSTALLATION
1. REAR GATE PANEL
CAUTION:
The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
1. Install the hinge - rear gate to the vehicle body.
2. Temporarily install the panel - rear gate to the hinge - rear gate.
NOTE:
When installing, make sure that a uniform clearance is created around the panel - rear gate.
3. Adjust the clearance around the panel - rear gate. Rear Gate > ADJUSTMENT">
4. Tighten the bolts of the hinge - rear gate.
Tightening torque:
25 N·m (2.55 kgf-m, 18.4 ft-lb)
5. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Rear gate parts: General Description > COMPONENT">
Garnish assembly - rear gate: 4.5 N·m (0.46 kgf-m, 3.3 ft-lb)
Arm assembly - rear wiper and motor assembly - rear wiper: General Description > COMPONENT">
Roof spoiler: 7.5 N·m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)
2. REAR GATE DAMPER STAY
CAUTION:
The panel - rear gate is heavy. When removing and installing it, always work in a team of two or more persons.
1. Prevent the panel - rear gate from closing using prop or the like.
CAUTION:
If the prop comes off, operators may get injured and vehicle may get damaged. Make sure to support the panel - rear gate with secure material to prevent injury or damage.

2. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Refer to “COMPONENT” of “General Description”. General Description > COMPONENT">
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