Tailgate – removal and installation
1. Open the tailgate and detach the retaining cables (see illustration).
21.1 Lift the spring retainer up and slide the cable end off the pin
2. Disconnect any wiring harnesses.
3. Angle the tailgate until the flat on the right side hinge pin aligns with the slot in the hinge pocket. Lift the tailgate out of the pocket (see illustration). With the help of an assistant to support the weight, withdraw the left hinge pin from the body and remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
21.3 Align the flat on the right side hinge pin with the slot in the hinge pocket and lift the tailgate off the vehicle
4. Installation is the reverse of removal.