Endgate Replacement (Utility)

Endgate Replacement (Utility)

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the endgate torque rod.




2. Remove the endgate opening sill trim plate in order to access the wiring harness connectors.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors, as needed.
4. Disconnect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
5. Safely support the endgate in the open position in order to remove the grommet from the endgate.
6. Remove the endgate struts.




7. Remove the endgate spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).




8. Remove the hinge pin retainers.
Discard the hinge pin retainers.
9. Remove the hinge pins from the right hinge.
10. Remove the hinge pins from the left hinge.
11. With an assistant, remove the endgate from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. With an assistant, safely support the endgate in the open position in order to install the endgate to the vehicle.




2. Install the hinge pins to the right hinges.
3. Install the hinge pins to the left hinges.
4. Install the new hinge pin retainers.
5. Install the endgate supports.
6. Install the endgate struts.
7. Install the grommet to the endgate.




8. Connect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
9. Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
10. Install the endgate opening sill plate.
11. Install the endgate torque rod.




12. Install the endgate mounted spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

13. Tighten the bolts retaining the spare tire reinforcement.

Tighten the reinforcement bolts to 10 N.m(88 lb in)