Tailboard (P100 models) - removal and refitting
Removal
1 Lower the tailboard to the open position.
2 Detach the rear lamp wiring cover on one side of the vehicle by removing the two securing screws (see illustration).
24.2 Rear lamp wiring cover screws (A) and tailboard hinge screws (B)
3 Remove the four rear lamp securing nuts, and withdraw the rear lamp assembly.
Disconnect the wiring plug.
4 Raise the tailboard by approximately 20º, lift the centre pivot of one of the support arms, and when the bolt head on the tailboard is aligned with the slot in the support arm, pull the support arm clear. Repeat this procedure for the remaining support arm, and lower the tailboard to the vertical position.
5 On the side of the vehicle from which the rear lamp has been removed, remove the two screws securing the tailboard hinge to the cargo area.
6 Close the tailboard and lever out the hinge.
7 Pull the free end of the tailboard away from the cargo area, and carefully prise the remaining end from its hinge. Withdraw the tailboard from the vehicle.
8 If required, the pivot bushes can be removed from the tailboard for renewal.
Refitting
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
See also:
Seating
Notes:
Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the
event of a collision.
Do not pile cargo higher than the seat ...
Brake drum - inspection and renewal
Note: Before starting work, refer to the note at
the beginning of Section 2 concerning the
dangers of asbestos dust.
1 Whenever a brake drum is removed, brush
out dust from it, taking care not to ...
Rear suspension lower arm (Saloon and Estate models) - removal
and refitting
Removal
1 Raise the rear of the car and support it on
stands (see “Jacking and Vehicle Support”).
2 On cars equipped with the anti-lock braking
system, refer to Chapter 9 and remove the
load appo ...
