Opel Corsa Quiz
Body electrical system

Tailgate contact pins and plate - removal and refitting

In this manual: Body electrical system
Routine maintenance and servicing — 18OHV engine — 17OHC engines — 14DOHC (16-valve) engine — 12Cooling, heating and ventilation systems — 10Fuel and exhaust systems - carburettor models — 25Fuel and exhaust systems - fuel-injected models — 12Starting and charging systems — 9Contact breaker ignition system — 10Electronic (breakerless) ignition systems — 8Braking system — 23Suspension and steering — 25Bodywork and fittings — 21Body electrical system — 21Wiring diagrams — 1Reference — 25
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Removal

1. A three-pole contact unit transfers electrical power for the tailgate units (heated window, wiper motor) when the tailgate is shut. The unit consists of a contact plate in the load area sill and spring-loaded pins in the tailgate.

2. To remove the plate or the pins, first disconnect the battery earth lead.

3. Remove the tailgate trim or rear sill trim, as appropriate. Unclip the contact plate or pins from its location and disconnect the wire (see illustration).

Body electrical system
Removing the tailgate contact pins

  1. + ve permanent feed (wiper parking) - black/violet
  2. Heater rear window - black
  3. Wiper (switch) - blue

Refitting

4. Refit in the reverse order to removal. The component mountings are inhibited to prevent incorrect fitting.

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