Tailgate: Service and Repair
TAILGATEREMOVAL
1. Open the tailgate (4).
2. Disconnect the tailgate check cables (3) from the cable bolts (2) locate below each tailgate striker (1).
3. Partially close the tailgate so that the notch in the right side tailgate pivot aligns with the flats on the right side tailgate hinge.
4. Lift the tailgate upward and disconnect the tailgate pivot from the right side tailgate hinge.
5. Carefully slide the tailgate to the right and disconnect it from the left side tailgate hinge and remove the tailgate.
6. If required, remove the bushing (5) from each tailgate hinge.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the bushing (5) onto each tailgate hinge.
2. Position the tailgate (4) onto the left side tailgate hinge.
3. Partially close the tailgate so that the notch in the right side tailgate pivot aligns with the flats on the right side tailgate hinge.
4. Lower the tailgate onto the right side tailgate hinge.
5. Connect the tailgate check cables (3) to the cable bolts (2) located below each tailgate striker (1).