Tailgate
Remove the tailgate with the help of an assistant.
PROCEDURE

1. Remove the tailgate hinge mounting bolts and remove the tailgate.
2. Remove the torsion bar using wrench 09861–22000, as shown in the illustration.



3. Remove the tailgate latch and tailgate lock.
4. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Adjustment
PROCEDURE

1. Adjust the position of the striker plate by moving it down or to the right or left so that the rear of the tailgate is flush with the adjacent surfaces.

2. Adjust the tailgate hinges by moving them down or to the right or left so that the front of the tailgate is flush with the adjacent surfaces.

3. Turn the tailgate stoppers in one direction or the other to adjust the tailgate height.
Test yourself
A quick Hyundai Accent quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.