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Alfa Romeo 159 Factory Service Manual (2005-2011)19 · Body panels and frame
19 · Body & interior

R.r. tailgate

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
159 Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2011
Section
Removing-refitting › R.r. tailgate
Body panels and frameR.r. tailgate

R.R. TAILGATE

Operation 7210E56 · EXTERNAL PARTS

Removing

Op. 7040G36 BULB HOLDER FOR LOAD CARRYING COMPARTMENT lighting on tailgate - R.R.

Op. 7015A05 TAILGATE LOWER INTERIOR PANEL-R R

Op. 7015A06 TAILGATE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL - R.R.

Op. 7210G76 REAR SPOILER - R.R.

1. Lower the tailgate and release the rear windscreen washer pipe duct seal (1a), by pushing it downwards.

R.R. TAILGATE

- Raise the tailgate.

1. Disconnect the electrical connections (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d).

DescriptionComponent
REAR WIPER MOTORSee N016 REAR WINDOW WIPER MOTOR
LEFT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)See F035 LEFT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)
RIGHT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)See F036 RIGHT REAR LIGHT CLUSTER (MOVING SECTION ON BOOT LID)
HEATED REAR WINDSCREENSee P055 HEATED REARSCREEN
BOOT LOCK GEARED MOTORSee N057 BOOT LOCK GEARED MOTOR
ADDITIONAL REAR LIGHT (THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)See F040 ADDITIONAL TAIL-LIGHT ('THIRD BRAKE LIGHT)

2. Disconnect the wiring from the tailgate retainers.

R.R. TAILGATE

1. Release the duct seal (1a) and extract the wiring (1b) from the tailgate, passing it through the opening (1c).

2. Extract the rear windscreen washer pipe (2a), from the tailgate.

R.R. TAILGATE

1. Support the tailgate appropriately then, using a screwdriver, release the telescopic struts upper retaining clips (without detaching them).

2. Undo the bolts fixing the tailgate to the hinges.

3. Remove the tailgate.

R.R. TAILGATE

Refitting

- Check that the tailgate is not damaged.

- Position the tailgate and screw in the hinge fixing bolts without tightening them.

- Attach the upper parts of the telescopic struts and clip the retaining clips.

- Insert the rear windscreen washer pipe correctly in the tailgate.

- Fit the wiring into the tailgate and fasten the duct seal.

- Connect the wiring to the tailgate retainers.

- Connect the electrical connections.

- Lower the tailgate and fasten the rear windscreen washer pipe duct seal.

Op. 7210G76 REAR SPOILER - R.R.

Op. 7015A06 TAILGATE UPPER INTERIOR PANEL - R.R.

Op. 7015A05 TAILGATE LOWER INTERIOR PANEL-R R

Op. 7040G36 BULB HOLDER FOR LOAD CARRYING COMPARTMENT lighting on tailgate - R.R.

Op. 7015A14 TAILGATE - ADJUST CENTRING AND PROFILE - INCLUDES HINGE AND COMPARTMENT SEAL ADAPTATION

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