Removal Procedure
- Remove the endgate from the vehicle. Refer to
Endgate Replacement.
- Mark the position of the endgate hinge using a grease pencil.
- Remove the bolts retaining the hinge trunnion to the vehicle.
- Remove the hinge trunnion from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the hinge trunnion to the vehicle.
- Position the hinge in the same position as marked during removal.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the bolts retaining the hinge to the body.
Tighten
Tighten the hinge to body bolts to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).
- Install the endgate to the vehicle. Refer to
Endgate Replacement.
- Inspect and adjust the endgate alignment, if needed.