Tailgate strip

buster12 · 15th September 2020, 00:09

Can anyone tell me how to remove the painted tailgate strip on my ZTT, I've tried lifting it but I'm worried I will break the securing clips and not be able to replace them.

GeoffWW · 15th September 2020, 15:31

Hello Buster 12,
I can help you . I suddenly have a laptop problem and cannot copy and insert the way to remove your strip. I will have to type it out again in this box, so please bear with me.

I have the lower section of the tailgate in front of me but not completely split so I will follow this up soon with the method, that will give you the strip with undamaged fittings. ... Back soon.

GeoffWW

GeoffWW · 15th September 2020, 15:34

Hello Buster12,
I have the part you are referring to already removed from the main body of the tailgate. To get at the part you want to remove,
Remove all the lining of the lower part of the tailgate to gain access. Open and raise the tailgate. In the centre is a drop down cover held in place at either end by two fasteners, just turn these 90degrees, they will only go one way to allow the cover to open. Inside, you will see two screw which secure this storage facility to the tailgate. Remove them and take the panel away.
You should now have access to the inner parts of the securing the bottom section and see 8 nuts securing the lowest section of the tailgate to the upper part. There are 4 in the middle and two at either end set obliquely. Undo these and the bottom box section will be freed.
On the inner side there is a moulding held in place by 6 small screws that run along the coloured edge that folds under the bottom. I have removed the 6 on mine, but still can’t split the two sections apart. Looking at the inner side, where all the bolts are, there are other spikey things with flat edges protruding through rubber washers. Ignore these.
Finally, at the very outer side of the of the larger cavities, there is a Philips screw, which at present I can’t free. This should release you’re the two halves.

I will come back once I have freed the two parts and hopefully the painted strip.

GeoffWW · 15th September 2020, 16:38

I have done it. The strip removed undamaged, The clips though are not quite so good although very rusty should still be useable. There are 6 of them

Following on from the earlier entry, the philips screws were so rusted in, but after forcing the two main panels and holding them apart with small wooden blocks, I was able to split the two parts held by the philips screw with a wide bladed long screwdriver tearing the inner panel's plastic, but this won't be seen when you put things back.

You can then see the final clips holding your strip in place.
I could then reach down between the two panels and access the clips that hold your strip in place. These are of two types, the middle ones have a double catchment design going through two long rectangular holes, the end ones are shorter and without the double catchment. With a pair of angled fine nosed pliers, I was able to remove the clips and your strip just slides out backwards without any force.

Sorry I have no pictures. I still have to master the art of uploading them.

Best of luck

GeoffWW · 15th September 2020, 17:18

Correction to the above entry, all the clips are the same, one of the ends was rusted so badly, one of the claws had broken off.

Ken Lion · 16th September 2020, 16:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeoffWW

Correction to the above entry, all the clips are the same, one of the ends was rusted so badly, one of the claws had broken off.

Hi Geoff, just seen your posts after I'd posted elsewhere about accessing the tailgate because it's getting (and retaining) water.

https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...d.php?t=307911

Being as it sounds like you've been busy dismantling yours, have you any insights about what there is inside it that may be preventing it from draining or where the water is most likely getting in?

15th September 2020, 00:09	#1
buster12 Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leatherhead Posts: 85 Thanks: 22 Thanked 14 Times in 5 Posts	Tailgate strip Can anyone tell me how to remove the painted tailgate strip on my ZTT, I've tried lifting it but I'm worried I will break the securing clips and not be able to replace them.

15th September 2020, 16:38	#4
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	I have done it. The strip removed undamaged, The clips though are not quite so good although very rusty should still be useable. There are 6 of them Following on from the earlier entry, the philips screws were so rusted in, but after forcing the two main panels and holding them apart with small wooden blocks, I was able to split the two parts held by the philips screw with a wide bladed long screwdriver tearing the inner panel's plastic, but this won't be seen when you put things back. You can then see the final clips holding your strip in place. I could then reach down between the two panels and access the clips that hold your strip in place. These are of two types, the middle ones have a double catchment design going through two long rectangular holes, the end ones are shorter and without the double catchment. With a pair of angled fine nosed pliers, I was able to remove the clips and your strip just slides out backwards without any force. Sorry I have no pictures. I still have to master the art of uploading them. Best of luck Last edited by GeoffWW; 15th September 2020 at 16:49..

15th September 2020, 15:31	#2
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	Hello Buster 12, I can help you . I suddenly have a laptop problem and cannot copy and insert the way to remove your strip. I will have to type it out again in this box, so please bear with me. I have the lower section of the tailgate in front of me but not completely split so I will follow this up soon with the method, that will give you the strip with undamaged fittings. ... Back soon. GeoffWW

15th September 2020, 15:34	#3
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	Hello Buster12, I have the part you are referring to already removed from the main body of the tailgate. To get at the part you want to remove, Remove all the lining of the lower part of the tailgate to gain access. Open and raise the tailgate. In the centre is a drop down cover held in place at either end by two fasteners, just turn these 90degrees, they will only go one way to allow the cover to open. Inside, you will see two screw which secure this storage facility to the tailgate. Remove them and take the panel away. You should now have access to the inner parts of the securing the bottom section and see 8 nuts securing the lowest section of the tailgate to the upper part. There are 4 in the middle and two at either end set obliquely. Undo these and the bottom box section will be freed. On the inner side there is a moulding held in place by 6 small screws that run along the coloured edge that folds under the bottom. I have removed the 6 on mine, but still can’t split the two sections apart. Looking at the inner side, where all the bolts are, there are other spikey things with flat edges protruding through rubber washers. Ignore these. Finally, at the very outer side of the of the larger cavities, there is a Philips screw, which at present I can’t free. This should release you’re the two halves. I will come back once I have freed the two parts and hopefully the painted strip.

15th September 2020, 17:18	#5
GeoffWW Loves to post Rover 75 CDTi Tourer Connoisseur SE Auto, Also fully restored Mk 2 1966 MG Midget Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 314 Thanks: 49 Thanked 59 Times in 46 Posts	Correction to the above entry, all the clips are the same, one of the ends was rusted so badly, one of the claws had broken off.