End Gate Replacement

END GATE REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the endgate hinge cover from the vehicle by gently prying in order to release the plastic retainers that retain the cover.
2. Remove the spare wheel carrier.
3. Remove the endgate trim panel seal.
4. Remove the rear license plate housing.
5. Remove the endgate lock cylinder.
6. Remove the endgate lock.




7. Remove the endgate bumper.
8. Remove the endgate strut.
9. Remove the screw (2) that retain the endgate wiring harness ground wire (1).
10. Release the plastic retainers (3) that retain the endgate door wiring harness (1) to the endgate panel.
11. Feed the wiring harness (1) through the endgate panel.
12. Remove the grommet and wiring harness (1) from the endgate panel.




13. Suitably support the endgate panel.
14. Remove the 4 bolts (3) that retain the endgate lower hinge to the endgate panel (2).
15. Remove the 2 bolts (1) that retain the endgate upper hinge to the endgate panel (2).
16. Remove the endgate panel (2) from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the endgate panel (2) to the vehicle. Secure the endgate with the 2 endgate upper hinge bolts (1). Do not tighten completely at this time.
2. Install the 4 bolts (3) that retain the endgate lower hinge to the endgate panel (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the endgate hinge bolts to 34 N.m (25 lb ft).

3. Remove the support from the endgate panel.




4. Install the grommet and endgate wiring harness (1) to the endgate panel.
5. Feed the wiring harness (1) through the endgate panel. Secure the wiring harness to the endgate with the plastic retainers (3).
6. Install the screw (2) that retain the endgate wiring harness ground wire (1).
7. Install the endgate strut.
8. Install the endgate bumper.
9. Install the endgate lock.
10. Install the endgate lock cylinder.
11. Install the rear license plate housing.
12. Install the endgate trim panel seal.
13. Install the spare wheel carrier.
14. Install the endgate hinge cover to the endgate panel. Ensure that the plastic retainers are completely engaged.




15. Adjust the striker (1) vertical measurement in order to align with the center of the endgate lock (2).
16. Keep the lock striker (1) level while moving the striker sideways in order to adjust the endgate flushness with the quarter panel, as needed.