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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

How to remove Tailgate on Toyota Camry?

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION



See Figure 1

  1. Open the tailgate completely.
  2. Remove the inner trim panel.



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Fig. Fig. 1: Exploded view of the common rear tailgate components

  1. Disengage the electrical connector from the combination light and the electric solenoid as required. Remove the harness and position out of the way.
  2. Scribe the hinge location on the tailgate to aid in installation.
  3. Disconnect the damper stay from the tailgate and position out of the way. Disconnect the rear defroster wiring, if equipped.
  4. Remove the tailgate-to-hinge bolts and remove the tailgate from the vehicle.

To install:
  1. Position the tailgate on the vehicle and align the scribe marks.
  2. Install the tailgate-to-hinge bolts and secure tightly.
  3. Install the damper stay to the tailgate attaching the upper end to the tailgate first.
  4. Reconnect the electrical harness as required.
  5. Install the interior trim panel.
  6. Close the tailgate slowly to check for proper alignment, and adjust as required.

ALIGNMENT



See Figures 2 and 3

To adjust the door in forward/rearward and left/right directions, loosen the hinge bolts and position the tailgate as required. Tighten to 9 ft. lbs. (13 Nm).



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Fig. Fig. 2: Adjustment directions for forward/rearward and left/right on the tailgate

To adjust the tailgate lock striker, loosen the mounting bolts and using a plastic hammer, tap the striker to the desired position. Removing of the lower trim panel is normally required to access the striker.

Vertical adjustment of the door edge is made by removing or adding shims under the hinges.



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Fig. Fig. 3: Adjustment directions for left/right and vertical on the tailgate

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