Liftgate Prop Rod

Liftgate Prop Rod

• Left side shown. Right side similar.

Removing

- Support the liftgate (3) with a suitable lifting device in the full open position.






- Disengage the retainer that secures the liftgate prop rod (2) being serviced to the pivot (1) located on the liftgate and disconnect the rod from the pivot.

- If required, remove the pivot from the liftgate.

- Disengage the retainer that secures the liftgate prop rod (2) being serviced to the to the pivot (3) located on the D-pillar (1) and disconnect the rod from the pivot.






- If required, remove the pivot from the D-pillar.

Installing

• Be sure to install the liftgate prop rods in the correct position. The end is attached to the liftgate and the shaft end of the prop rod is attached to the D-pillar.

- If removed, install the pivot (1) onto the liftgate (3). Tighten the pivot to 34 Nm (25 ft lbs).






- Position the liftgate prop rod (2) being serviced to the liftgate and connect the rod to the pivot.

- Engage the retainer that secures the liftgate prop rod to the pivot. Make sure the retainer is fully engaged to the pivot.

- If removed, install the pivot (3) onto the D-pillar (1). Tighten the pivot to 34 Nm (25 ft lbs).






- Position the liftgate prop rod (2) being serviced to the D-pillar and connect the rod to the pivot.

- Engage the retainer that secures the liftgate prop rod to the pivot. Make sure the retainer is fully engaged to the pivot.

- Remove the lifting device from the liftgate.