Land Rover Discovery: Body Closures Liftgate (G1785717) / Removal and Installation

REMOVAL

CAUTION:

Make sure to protect the paintwork.

NOTE:

Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

   Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).

2. Refer to: Tailgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
3. Refer to: 'D' Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
4. Refer to: 'C' Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).
5. Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).

CAUTION:

Do not use excessive force to release the headliner from the side retaining brackets.

NOTE:

Left side only.

CAUTION:

Do not use excessive force to release the headliner from the side retaining brackets.

NOTE:

Right side only.

WARNING:

This step requires the aid of another technician.

NOTES:

• Note the orientation of the clip.
• The step must be carried out on both sides.

CAUTION:

Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

NOTES:

• Note the position of the component before removal.
• Do not disassemble further if the component is removed for access only.

NOTE:

Note the position of the component before removal.

CAUTION:

Protect the surrounding components.

NOTES:

• Note the orientation of the clip.
• The step must be carried out on both sides.

CAUTION:

Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

CAUTION:

Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses

NOTE:

Repeat the step for the other side.

INSTALLATION

Torque: 3.5 Nm

Torque: 2.5 Nm

Torque: 3.5 Nm

Torque: 3.5 Nm

Torque: 3.5 Nm

NOTES:

• Repeat the step for the other side.
• Install new retaining clips.

CAUTION:

Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

NOTE:

Install new retaining clips.

CAUTION:

Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.

CAUTION:

Protect the surrounding components.

NOTES:

• Note the orientation of the clip.
• The step must be carried out on both sides.

NOTE:

Make sure that this component is installed to the noted removal position.

Torque: 25 Nm

CAUTIONS:

• Take extra care not to damage the wiring harnesses.
• Tighten the component finger tight first.

WARNING:

This step requires the aid of another technician.

NOTES:

• Note the orientation of the clip.
• The step must be carried out on both sides.

Open the liftgate.

NOTES:

• Make sure that the tailgate is recessed by 1.8mm in relation to the fender at point 1.
• Make sure that the tailgate is recessed by 3.2 mm in relation to the fender at point 2.
• Make sure that the tailgate is recessed by 3.2 mm in relation to the fender at point 3.

Position the liftgate central to the aperture.

Torque: 24 Nm

NOTE:

The following steps should be completed if installing a new tailgate.

Clean the area prior to installation of the new Tailgate Badges.

NOTE:

The new Tailgate Badge is supplied on a cassette which is highlighted in blue on the illustration.

• Align the tailgate badge cassette so that the top left corner touches the inner tail lamp assembly in the highlighted position.
• Install the Tailgate Badges to the dimensions shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

The new Tailgate Badge is supplied on a cassette which is highlighted in blue on the illustration.

• Align the tailgate badge cassette to the curvature of the tailgate in the highlighted positions.
• Install the Tailgate Badges to the dimensions shown in the illustration.

NOTE:

The new Tailgate Badge is supplied on a cassette which is highlighted in blue on the illustration.

Install the Tailgate Badges to the dimensions shown in the illustration.

Refer to: Liftgate Window Glass (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: Tailgate Moulding (501-08 Exterior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: 'C' Pillar Upper Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Refer to: 'D' Pillar Trim Panel (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation).

Connect the battery ground cable.

Refer to: Specifications (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, Specifications).

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