Endgate Replacement Utility

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Remove the endgate torque rod. Refer to [ADD LINK].



2. Remove the endgate opening sill trim plate in order to access the wiring harness connectors. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Interior Trim.
3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
4. Disconnect the endgate window washer fluid hose.

Caution: When a lift gate hold open device is being removed or installed, provide alternate support to avoid the possibility of damage to the vehicle or personal injury.

5. Safely support the endgate in the open position in order to remove the grommet from the endgate.
6. Remove the endgate struts. Refer to [ADD LINK] and [ADD LINK].



7. Remove the endgate spare tire reinforcement (if equipped). Refer to [ADD LINK]



8. Remove and discard the hinge pin retainers.
9. Remove the hinge pins from the right hinge.
10. Remove the hinge pins from the left hinge.
11. With the help of an assistant, remove the endgate from the vehicle.

1. With the help of an assistant, support the endgate in the open position in order to install the endgate to the vehicle.



2. Install the hinge pins to the right hinge.
3. Install the hinge pins to the left hinge.
4. Install the new hinge pin retainers.
5. Install the endgate supports. Refer to [ADD LINK].
6. Install the endgate struts. Refer to [ADD LINK] .
7. Install the grommet to the endgate.



8. Connect the endgate window washer fluid hose.
9. Connect the electrical connectors.
10. Install the endgate opening sill plate. Refer to [ADD LINK] in Interior Trim.
11. Install the endgate torque rod. Refer to [ADD LINK] .



12. Install the endgate mounted spare tire reinforcement (if equipped). Refer to [ADD LINK].

Endgate Replacement Pickup

Notice: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent paint damage.

1. Open the endgate. [UPDATE GRAPHICS]
2. Do not allow the endgate to rest on the bumper.
3. Disconnect the slotted hole at the end of the cable from the endgate striker bolt.



4. Remove the endgate from the vehicle

Important: Do not pinch the cable between the endgate and the pickup box.

5. Raise the endgate to a 45 degree angle.
6. Lift the endgate from the left side hinge.
7. Slide the endgate to the left in order to remove from the right side hinge.

1. Install the endgate to the right side hinge by sliding it from the left.
2. Hold the endgate at a 45 degree angle in order to seat the endgate to the left side hinge.



3. Connect the right pickup endgate cable to the endgate striker bolt.
4. Connect the left pickup endgate cable to the endgate striker bolt.