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bwelton



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Vogue SE TDV8 Zermatt Silver
Lower Tailgate Switch Rubber Cover

Hi All,
My Lower Tailgate Switch stopped releasing the lower tailgate.

I managed to open, test and prove the lower tailgate mechanism with the GAP IiD tool and then having removed the rubber switch cover, I found that the switch was getting stick down. A blast with a air compressor has fixed the switch, but now I can’t get the damn rubber cover back in !!

Any suggestions or tips on the method to do that ?


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stan
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it is fiddly to put back in and if you cant do it then take the trim off and fit it . ... - .- -.




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mpirie



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+1 it's easier to take the plastic trim off to make sure the little rubber tabs are located properly, then refit the trim.

Mike

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mjdronfield



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I seem to remember getting mine on with the end of a cake slice. What a faff 🤣

As Stan says, take the trim off if you want to get to the underside for a good fit.

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bwelton



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mpirie wrote:
+1 it's easier to take the plastic trim off to make sure the little rubber tabs are located properly, then refit the trim.

Mike


Just looking at the trim, are those plastic plugs covering screws ? I’m just wondering how to re,I’ve that lower tailgate trim section.

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yes they are little screw caps..prise them off and you'll see the screw head . ... - .- -.




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Merchy



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With a little bit of silicone lube give it a bit of wiggling and it will pop into place, although it does fight back a wee bit Thumbs Up

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bwelton



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Thanks all, Job Done !!

The plastic caps pop off the screw.



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