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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1412520  Size: SH
  1. Remove the endgate from the vehicle. Refer to Endgate Replacement .
  2. Place the endgate on a protected surface.

  3. Object Number: 1412527  Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts retaining the hinge trunnion to the endgate.
  5. Remove the hinge trunnion from the endgate.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1412527  Size: SH
  1. Install the hinge trunnion to the endgate.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts retaining the hinge to the endgate.
  4. Tighten

    1. Tighten the lower forward bolt (2) to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
    2. Tighten the lower rear bolt (1) to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1412520  Size: SH
  5. Install the endgate to the vehicle. Refer to Endgate Replacement .