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Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

- Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the tailgate support strut.
- Use eye protection when prying the support strut clips.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape to prevent damage.

1. While an assistant supports the tailgate, pry the support strut clips (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver from each end of the tailgate support strut (B) at the tailgate and the body, then release the support strut from the pivot bolts (C).

NOTE: Do not remove the clips from the support strut.






2. Remove the bolts, then remove the pivot brackets (A).





3. Reinstall the pivot brackets.

4. While an assistant supports the tailgate, set the support strut clips on the original position, then reattach the tailgate support strut on the pivot bolt by pushing the support strut onto the pivot.