Tailgate: Service and Repair

TAILGATE

REMOVAL

1. Open the tailgate.

Fig. 6:

2. Disconnect the tailgate check cables (Fig. 6).
3. Close tailgate until the notch in the right hand collar aligns with the pivot pin.
4. Slip tailgate hinge collar from pivot pins.
5. Slide tailgate to the right and separate left hand collar from the pivot pin.
6. Separate tailgate from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position tailgate collar on left hand pivot pin and slide tailgate to the left.
2. Raise tailgate until the notch in the right hand collar aligns with the pivot pin.
3. Connect the tailgate check cables.