Bravo & Brava • 1995 To 2000

'\'\»6 Bodywork and fittings
the covers and loosen the striker mounting
bolts then reposition (see illustrations).
Tighten the mounting bolts on completion.
9 With the tailgate shut, check that it is held
firm by the support rubber buffers located in
the lower corners. If necessary, screw them in
or out as appropriate.
9 Tailgate strut - §^
removal and refitting |S
Removal
1 Open the tailgate and support it using
suitable wooden props.
2 At the 'lower' end of each strut, lever off the
10.1d ... and undo the remaining screws
balljoint spring clip using a screwdriver (see
illustration). Compress the strut slightly by
hand and then prise the strut from the ball
stud on the tailgate.
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Warning: The strut may still be
under tension and could extend
suddenly once detached from its
mountings.
3 At the 'upper' end of the strut, lever off the
balljoint spring clip using a screwdriver, and
release the strut from the ball stud on the
body.
4 To remove the ball studs it will be
necessary to remove the surrounding trim
first, then unscrew the mounting bolts.
Refitting
5 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
10.1b ... prise out the buttons ...
10.1e Removing the tailgate trim panel
10 Tailgate lock components -
removal and refitting ^
Lock
Removal
1 Open the tailgate, then undo the screws
securing the trim panel. Note on 5-door
models that four of the screws are visible, and
four are hidden beneath rubber pads. Prise
out the buttons securing the panel to the
tailgate lower edge, and withdraw the panel
(see illustrations). On 3-door models use a
wide-bladed screwdriver to prise free the
clips.
2 Unscrew the lock mounting bolts from the
lower edge of the tailgate (see illustration).
10.1c ... then remove the rubber pads ...
10.2 Unscrew the tailgate lock mounting
bolts...