Support Rod - Liftgate

SUPPORT ROD - GAS

REMOVAL

NOTE: Right side of vehicle shown in the following illustrations. Left side similar.




1. Open the liftgate.
2. Support the liftgate with a suitable lifting device in the full open position.
3. Remove the pivot bolt (2) that secures each support rod (3) to the liftgate opening panel.




4. Remove the pivot bolt (3) that secures each support rod (2) to the liftgate (1) and remove the support rods.

INSTALLATION




1. Position each gas support rod (2) to the liftgate (1).
2. Install the pivot bolt (3) that secures each support rod to the liftgate. Tighten the pivot bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).




3. Position each gas support rod (2) to the liftgate opening (1).
4. Install the pivot bolt (3) that secures each support rod to the liftgate opening. Tighten the pivot bolts to 28 N.m (21 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the lifting device.
6. Verify liftgate operation.