Tailgate: Service and Repair

TAILGATE

REMOVAL

1. Remove the spare tire.

Fig. 8:

2. Open the tailgate and remove the center high mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) contact cover (Fig. 8).
3. Disengage the CHMSL electrical connectors.
4. Remove the screws that attach the tailgate hinge to the tailgate.
5. Separate the tailgate from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If necessary, transfer tailgate related components.

1. Install the screws that attach the tailgate hinge to the tailgate.
2. Engage the CHMSL electrical connectors.
3. Install the CHMSL contact cover.
4. Close the tailgate and install the spare tire.