Tailgate: Service and Repair

Endgate Replacement (Utility)

Removal Procedure

1. Open the endgate to a horizontal position.
2. Remove the torque rod.
3. Remove the electrical connector for rear window release.
Support the endgate in a horizontal position with a suitable support.




4. Remove the support cable bolts and the washers.
5. Remove the hinge pin clips.

1. Spread the clip in order to move the clip above the recess in the pin.
2. As the pin is removed, the clip will ride on the pin and fall free of the pin.

6. Remove the hinge pins from the right and the left hinges
7. Remove the endgate from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the endgate to the vehicle.
Support the endgate in a horizontal position with a suitable support.
2. Install the hinge pins into the left hinges and the right hinges.
3. Install the hinge pin clips to the hinge pins.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the support cable bolts and the washers.

Tighten the support cable to body bolts to 29 N.m (21 lb ft).

5. Install the electrical connector for rear windows release.
6. Install the torque rod.