Removal Procedure
- Remove the endgate from the vehicle. Refer to
Endgate Replacement
.
- Remove the bolts retaining the hinge to
the endgate.
- Remove the hinge from the endgate.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hinge to the endgate.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts retaining the hinge to the endgate.
Tighten
- Tighten the lower forward bolt (2) to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft).
- Tighten the lower rear bolt (1) to 25 N·m (18.4 lb ft),
- Install the endgate to the vehicle. Refer to
Endgate Replacement
.