Absolut Todd

Alright, I am out playing with the hatch to see about removing that spoiler. Well I found the screw all right, but I can not seem to figure out if that is a plastic cover for a screw or its a screw without a notch to use a screwdriver to take it out.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

OTOF

I can find it on the Bentley CD for you.

Absolut Todd

On the inside of the tailgate lid - there is a little handle on the right side (as you are looking at the rear of the car from the outside). There is apparently a screw on the inside of the handle according to Mr. Schwing. I found the screw, but can not figure out how to get it off.

BTW, I had no idea that handle was even there until I climbed in the rear to look for it based on Mr. Schwing's directions.

OTOF

Bentley does not show how to take that out separately. It shoes how to remove completely the hatch liner which is in two pieces. Do you want that? Funny thing is, is that my pull down handle does not appear to have a screw.

Absolut Todd

I'll take what Bentley has on the removal of the hatch liner. Thanks in advance.

OTOF

Okay, give me a few minutes...takes a bit to copy.

Absolut Todd

Thanks - I am watching the bon jovi skit link posted earlier on the forum. well keep me busy l-)

OTOF

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Tailgate trim, removing and installing


<img src="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1524173&a=13620968&p=52824360">

Notes:


The top and bottom sections of tailgate trim can only be removed together. Separate the two sections after removal.


1 - Tailgate trim (bottom section)


Removing:


- Remove luggage compartment light - 7 - See Figure 1 below


- Remove tailgate lock trim - See Figure 2 below


- Pull bottom section of trim - 1 - away from tailgate slightly.


- Using screwdriver, release bottom section of tailgate trim - 1 - at clips - 8 - (9x). (see above)


- Unclip upper tailgate trim - 2 - as well.


- Separate bottom and top sections of tailgate trim - See first diagram above
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Fig. 1 Removing luggage compartment light


Arrow points to right.


- Using screwdriver, pry out light - 1 - at item - 3 - .


- Unplug connector - 2 - .



<img src="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1524173&a=13620968&p=52823815">





Fig. 2 Removing tailgate lock trim


- Remove tailgate lock trim - 1 - in direction of arrow.

<img src="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1524173&a=13620968&p=52823817">

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<img src="http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1524173&a=13620968&p=52823812">


Tailgate trim (top and bottom sections), separating





Tailgate trim removed.


- Release spring washers - 3 - .


- Press retainer tabs - 4 - of lugs - 5 - together and separate top and bottom sections of tailgate trim.


1 - Tailgate trim (bottom section)


2 - Tailgate trim (top section)


3 - Spring washers (5x)


4 - Retainer tabs


5 - Lugs (4x)

Absolut Todd

Many Thanks - looks like item #8 is the culprit - I will try this out in the AM.

TTschwing

Thank you 'Mam......musta been sleeping...