Removal
ENGINE HOOD / DOOR: TAIL GATE: REMOVAL
HINT
A bolt without a torque specification is shown in the standard bolt chart Standard Bolt - Specified Torque For Standard Bolts.
1. REMOVE TAIL GATE PROTECTOR Removal
2. REMOVE TAIL GATE SERVICE HOLE COVER
(a) Using a T30 "TORX" socket, remove the 8 screws and service hole cover.
3. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the tail gate lock links from the tail gate lock and tail gate handle assembly.
(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate lock.
4. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the tail gate lock links from the tail gate lock and tail gate handle assembly.
(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate lock.
5. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK CONTROL LINK LH
(a) Remove the control rod.
6. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK CONTROL LINK RH
(a) Remove the control rod.
7. REMOVE TELEVISION CAMERA ASSEMBLY (w/ Rear View Monitor System) Removal
8. REMOVE TAIL GATE HANDLE
(a) Remove the 2 bolts and tail gate handle.
9. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK KEY CYLINDER
(a) Pull off the snap ring and remove the tail gate lock key cylinder.
10. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK STRIKER
(a) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 4 screws and 2 tail gate lock strikers.
11. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH Removal
12. REMOVE SIDE GATE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the side gate support while releasing the 2 clips.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
13. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the deck side shaft and tail gate stay from the body.
(b) Remove the gate side shaft and tail gate stay.
HINT
Use the same procedures described above for the other side.
14. REMOVE REAR BODY TAIL GATE ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull up the tail gate in the direction of arrow 1 from the tail gate hinge assembly RH slot as shown in the illustration.
(b) Move the tail gate rearwards and then pull in the direction of arrow 2 as shown in the illustration to remove the tail gate.
15. REMOVE TAIL GATE HINGE ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Remove the bolt.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the tail gate.
(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate hinge from the tail gate.
16. REMOVE TAIL GATE HINGE ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Remove the bolt.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to drop the tail gate.
(b) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate hinge from the tail gate.
17. REMOVE TAIL GATE MALE HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate male hinge from the tail gate.
18. REMOVE TAIL GATE MALE HINGE SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
(a) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate male hinge from the tail gate.