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HOLDEN SERVICE PARTS OPERATIONS
Reproduction in whole or part
prohibited without written approval
Division of HOLDEN Ltd ACN 006 893 232
ENDGATE PROTECTION MAT
FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS REQUIRED
1. Thoroughly clean the endgate
2. Position the endgate protection mat centrally on the vehicle endgate by aligning the opening in the
mat with the release handle recess.
3. Position the edge cover (1,210mm long) over the top edge of the mat and align the centre hole in the
edge cover with the centre line of the mat.
5. Using the centre hole in the edge cover as a template, drill a 3.0 mm dia. hole through the mat and
tailgate.
6. Temporarily fix the mat and edge cover to endgate by installing the supplied self tapping screw.
7. Drill the remaining holes through the mat and endgate using the holes in the edge cover as a
template.
8. Ensuring that the mat is aligned and flat, repeat steps 3~8 for the bottom edge cover (1,185mm long).
9. On completion of all drilling, remove the edge covers and mat. Remove all metal particles and apply
the corrosion protection compound supplied, to all drilled holes.
10. Refit the mat, instal the edge covers and fix with self tapping screws. 18 places. Tighten to specified
torque.
Electric drill, 3.0mm drill bit and a screw driver with No.2 Phillips insert bit.
FD989-3
SCREW - SELF TAPPING
9 PLACES
SCREW - SELF TAPPING
9 PLACES
SCREW
SELF
TAPPING
A
1
1
1
1
1-3 Nm
DRILL 3.0 mm DIA.
HOLES - 18 PLACES
DRILL 3.0 mm DIA.
HOLES - 18 PLACES
ENDGATE
PROTECTION
MAT
ENDGATE
RELEASE
HANDLE
RECESS
TAILGATE
PROTECTION
MAT
EDGE COVER - BOTTOM
(1,185mm LONG)
EDGE COVER - TOP
(1,210mm LONG)
EDGE
COVER
A-A
SECTION
A
FD989
05JA01