This product is professionally designed for BYD’s professional personalized brand—the Formula Leopard 5, the brand’s first model, serving as a core opening/closing component for rear body structure and cargo storage.

As a professional manufacturing factory specializing in automotive body structural parts and panels, our tailgate assembly strictly follows OE specifications, dedicated to providing the global aftermarket with high-precision, high-strength, high-reliability replacement and upgrade solutions.

The Formula Leopard 5 features a classic hardcore off-road side-hinged tailgate design, opening from right to left . The tailgate assembly integrates the external spare tire carrier, tailgate power-absorbing latch, license plate light, reverse camera, and rear wiper—serving as the core carrier for rear styling and practical functionality. The hinges feature a particularly robust design to accommodate the extra weight of the external spare tire and impact loads from off-road conditions . The tailgate is equipped with a power-absorbing function for quiet, dust-free closing with minimal effort .

Compatible with all BYD Formula Leopard 5 trims (including Explorer/Navigator/YunNian/Smart Driving versions). According to vehicle data, the Formula Leopard 5 measures 4890/4930×1970×1920mm with a wheelbase of 2800mm and a kerb weight of 2890kg, positioned as a mid-to-large hardcore off-road NEV SUV .

• The tailgate assembly does not distinguish left/right (mounted at center-rear)—opening direction is right-to-left

• The spare tire carrier is integrated—included with the tailgate assembly

• Tailgate features reserved harness connectors for reverse camera and license plate light—OEM electronic components must be transferred during replacement

• The power-absorbing latch interlocks with the vehicle central locking system—function test required after replacement

  Tools Required

  
  

  
  

  English Name	Purpose
  Plastic Trim Removal Tool	Remove interior trim and panel clips
  Phillips Screwdriver / Hex Wrench	Remove mounting screws
  Socket Wrench Set (10mm, 12mm)	Remove security bolts and nuts
  Security Socket	Remove spare tire security bolt
  Torque Wrench	Torque bolts to specification
  Cleaning Cloth	Clean mounting surfaces

  OEM Tailgate Removal Steps

  Step 1: Remove Tailgate Trim Panel

  1. Locate holes on both sides of the tailgate panel—use plastic pry tool to remove trim, work on both sides simultaneously

  2. Carefully disconnect camera and wiring harness connectors

  3. Remove three screws—take off the cover—unplug two connectors inside

  Step 2: Remove Spare Tire and Carrier

  1. Remove three wheel bolts—one is a security bolt (use the special security socket from the trunk with an external socket)

  2. Locate the black cover section—it uses internal clips—pry from one side to release

  3. Remove three screws—take off the cover

  4. The black bracket has screws—remove to access four spare tire bolts (one is a security bolt)

  5. Remove screws at the trunk interior handle position

  Step 3: Remove Inner Panel and Handle

  1. Remove screws from specific positions on the inner panel—start from the top, then the sides—clips at the top require careful handling

  2. After removing two screws, the clips are tight—apply force but be careful not to break them

  3. The handle connects to a cable—after prying open the inner panel, remove one screw from the access hole and unplug the cable to remove the handle

  New Tailgate Installation Steps

  Step 4: Install Tailgate

  1. Align the new tailgate assembly with the body hinge mounting holes—pre-install hinge mounting bolts

  2. Tighten hinge bolts to OEM service manual torque specifications

  3. Install tailgate latch—adjust position to ensure proper alignment with locking mechanism

  Step 5: Install Spare Tire Carrier

  Important: The spare tire carrier is integrated with the tailgate—pay attention to security bolt removal/installation sequence when mounting the spare tire .

  1. Mount the spare tire to the carrier—tighten four bolts in sequence (standard bolts first, then security bolt)

  2. Install black cover—align clips and press into place

  Step 6: Connect Electronic Components

  1. Connect reverse camera harness—confirm secure connection

  2. Connect license plate light harness

  3. Connect power-absorbing latch harness (if equipped)

  4. Reinstall interior trim panels—align clips and press into position

  Step 7: Function Test

  1. Test tailgate opening/closing smoothness—check hinges for abnormal noise

  2. Verify power-absorbing latch function: Push tailgate close to the frame—confirm automatic pull-in

  3. Verify reverse camera image is normal

  4. Verify license plate light illuminates

  Professional Tips

  • Power-absorbing door tuning: After installation, test the suction force—recommend medium setting (typically level 3-4)—excessive force damages the latch, insufficient force prevents tight sealing

  • Check tailgate limit block: After replacement, verify the limit block is properly positioned—it restricts vertical movement to prevent tailgate deformation

  • Harness protection: Recommended to seal wire connections with heat shrink tubing to prevent water ingress and oxidation

  • Trim clip caution: Apply moderate force during removal/reassembly—inner panel clips are tight but be careful not to break them

  • Security bolt storage: The special security socket for the spare tire is located in the trunk—return it to its original position after use to avoid loss

  • Post-installation calibration: If the reverse camera was replaced, camera calibration is recommended—for the power-absorbing door system, use professional equipment to match factory sensors and prevent false security alerts