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V8SC



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Tailgate Struts...a word of warning

Noticed the bolt at the top end of the OS main tailgate strut appeared to be showing 5-6mm of exposed thread when I opened it over the weekend. A search around suggested a TSB was issued and it appears that this is a known problem on early MY (mines an 06) RRS and D3's. If the thread fully exposes it can be a big headache including cutting into the D pillar to remedy the problem, so..............

A small open end spanner (14mm I think) did the trick. Get them checked and tightened to avoid a problem I think .
Hope this early warning helps someone.

Thumbs Up Carl
Post #335364 Tue Mar 06 2012 12:23am
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erikh



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Carl,

I am unsure as to exactly where this is, could you post up a picture?

Erik
Post #336626 Thu Mar 15 2012 9:24am
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V8SC



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Hi Erik,

It's just at the point were the main tailgate (not the glass hatch section) strut, drivers side for a right hand drive vehicle, joins the body of the vehicle. I'll take a picture for you at the week end. Carl
Post #336767 Thu Mar 15 2012 11:33pm
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V8SC



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Erik, found this picture of the problem on the D3 site

http://www.disco3.co.uk/gallery/albums/use...00x600.jpg

Hope this helps. Carl
Post #336880 Sat Mar 17 2012 11:52am
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