| Removing the frame around the latch |
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John Hibbert wrote an excellent verbal
description of the trim removal process and posted it on
Brickboard.
Much of this narrative is his. |
| Step 1. Open the tailgate fully. Step
2. Remove the plastic surround which is part of the housing for the
lever which opens the tailgate from the inside. This surround is held
by 9 shallow 1"(2.5cm) long plastic lugs. |
| First, here are the locations of the
lugs: |
| TOP EDGE ie edge closest to glass. (3
lugs in total). One lug can be found 2 3/4" (6cm) in from each side.
The third lug is in the middle, 6"(15cm) from the edge. |
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| SIDES: One lug on each side 1 1/2"
(3.5cm) down from each top corner. |
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BOTTOM: (4 lugs in total) One
lug can be found 1 1/2" (3.5cm) in from each side. The other 2 are to
be found 4 3/4" (11.5cm) in from each side.
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| Start at the top right corner by sliding
the flathead screwdriver between the carpet trim and the plastic
surround 2 3/4" from the side. Push the screwdriver in firmly and
gently twist at the same time. You will feel the lug come free. Repeat
this process at the centre of each lug. (measurements given are the
centres). The surround will come free. It is fragile. |
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