Tailgate Hinge: Service and Repair

TAILGATE HINGE

REMOVAL

NOTE: Hinges may be serviced individually. If both are to be serviced, remove/install hinges one at a time.

1. Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body.

Fig. 2:

2. Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the body and tailgate (Fig. 2).
3. Separate the hinge from the tailgate.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Hinges may be serviced individually. If both are to be serviced, remove/install hinges one at a time.

1. Prepare and paint the replacement hinge to match the body paint color.
2. Lubricate the hinge with spray lubricant.
3. Align and position the hinge on the body and tailgate.
4. Install the screws and tighten the screws to 23 N.m (200 in.lbs.).