For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the endgate torque rod. Refer to Endgate Torque Rod Replacement .
- Remove the endgate opening sill trim plate in order to access the wiring harness connectors. Refer to Rear Floor Rear Trim Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors, as needed.
- Disconnect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
- Safely support the endgate in the open position in order to remove the grommet from the endgate.
- Remove the endgate struts. Refer to Endgate Strut Replacement and Endgate Cable Replacement .
- Remove the endgate spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).
- Remove the hinge pin retainers.
- Remove the hinge pins from the right hinge.
- Remove the hinge pins from the left hinge.
- Remove the endgate from the vehicle.
Discard the hinge pin retainers.
Installation Procedure
- Safely support the endgate in the open position in order to install the endgate to the vehicle.
- Install the hinge pins to the right hinges.
- Install the hinge pins to the left hinges.
- Install the new hinge pin retainers.
- Install the endgate supports. Refer to Endgate Cable Replacement .
- Install the endgate struts. Refer to Endgate Strut Replacement .
- Install the grommet to the endgate.
- Connect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
- Connect the electrical connectors, as needed.
- Install the endgate opening sill plate. Refer to Rear Floor Rear Trim Plate Replacement in Interior Trim.
- Install the endgate torque rod. Refer to Endgate Torque Rod Replacement .
- Install the endgate mounted spare tire reinforcement (if equipped).
