Removing And Replacing Black Tailgate Panel - How To

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Finally got round to doing this at the weekend, and for anyone who does not know, it is actually a simple process.

 

1. Remove internal plastic boot cover. Plastic barbed clips simply pull out exposing the wiper motor, boot lock etc.

2. Remove fork that secures boot lock and unclip the metal rod from the lock.

 

3. Carefully remove badges. I warmed a small table knife with a gas gun and slid it underneath the badge. The hot knife goes through the adhesive...like a hot knife through butter!

4. Remove what's left of the 4 x metal retaining clips that are holding the panel on. 2 out of 4 of mine were nothing more than strands of rust.

5. Remove boot lock

6. Slide old panel off applying pressure downwards. Do not pull off towards you as it will crack the sides (if they are not already cracked). Once off you will be amazed at the amount of dirt that has accumulated over 20+ years! There will be a locating hole with a plastic spike that you need to push through from the inside. Mine was actually missing and sealed over with sealant.

7. If replacing with a new panel (i was), line up the edges and slide up. A certain amount of pressure is needed equally on both sides to inch it up. The plastic spike that is located in the hole above left of the boot lock is on the new panel. I gently tapped the bottom with a rubber mallet on either side to achieve this. Once the plastic spike pops through the hole you are there.

8. Fix new metal retainer clips.

9. Refit boot lock. At this point I applied a blob of silicone sealant around the plastic spike from inside the boot to prevent water ingress. Refit metal securing fork to boot lock.

10. Fit new badges, refit interior panel.

 

Job jobbed!

 

 

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

I fooked mine by putting it on with tiger seal. Messy stuff! Couldn't find new clips in time.

 

Where did you get yours?

Edited February 20, 2013 by gavbrum

[Kezzer30 40 1 Cars]

I fooked mine by putting it on with tiger seal. Messy stuff! Couldn't find new clips in time.

 

Where did you get yours?

I smoothed mine and tigersealed it on haha

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Had 5 in a bag with all the load of parts I bought last year from another member on here. Have so many bags of odds and ends I have not even gone through yet! I think I have new clips for everything on the whole car!

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

Lucky you. They are NFP

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Lucky you. They are NFP

I have one left....maybe I should eBay it! lol! Did not realise they were nfp!

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

You'll probably get £100 for it.

[commievid 8]

How about the black panel, was that a genuine part too?

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

How about the black panel, was that a genuine part too?

 

Yep. And so were the badges, all new in Peugeot bags. GTI badge was 2nd hand but in exceptional condition.

[pug_ham 241 3 Cars]

Isn't there also a small locking ring on the locating pin through the hatch with just to the side of the lock that often gets missed & damages the rear slatted panel?

 

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[farmer 327 1 Cars]

Should be a foam washer to! which again is NFP.

 

Gav i have your clips and foam washer here. Do you still want them ?

 

I have 60 clips just to rub it in

 

Going by Gavs calculations i have 6 grands worth of clips nice

Edited February 21, 2013 by farmer

[gavbrum 18 1 Cars]

Yeah I've paid for them so damn right I want them!!

 

You free next Thursday?

 

I'll be in the Pans then.

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Isn't there also a small locking ring on the locating pin through the hatch with just to the side of the lock that often gets missed & damages the rear slatted panel?

 

g

Hmm...interesting....? The plastic pin was missing off my old panel, with the hole sealed with some sealant. New panel is on pretty damn tight, and I just applied sealant around the pin from inside to stop water ingress.

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

If your wanting a hogg ring i have loads will chuck one in the post. They come in 50s.

Edited February 21, 2013 by farmer

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Cheers mate, let me know how much to cover the postage. PM me and I will reply with my address.

[farmer 327 1 Cars]

Would offer you a foam washer as well but means taking whole board off. Send me your address i won't be needing 60 pence though !

[scottbarton 34 1 Cars]

Would offer you a foam washer as well but means taking whole board off. Send me your address i won't be needing 60 pence though !

Lol! Cheers mate... ;-)