TAIL GATE DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE

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  2. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER LH


    1. B001A9H

      Remove the back door trim cover LH as shown in the illustration.

  3. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM COVER RH


    1. B001APH

      Remove the back door trim cover RH as shown in the illustration.

  4. REMOVE BACK DOOR TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY


    1. B0018UZ

      Remove the 4 bolts.

    2. Detach the 16 clips and remove the back door trim panel.

  5. REMOVE REAR BUMPER COVER


    1. for Standard: Click here

    2. w/ Towing Hitch: Click here

    3. w/ Pintle Hook: Click here

  6. REMOVE SPARE TIRE

  7. REMOVE LOWER BACK DOOR TORSION BAR ASSEMBLY


    1. B001AAZ

      Remove the 4 bolts and lower back door torsion bar.

  8. REMOVE BACK DOOR TORSION BAR GUIDE


    1. B001B25

      Detach the 2 claws and remove the back door torsion bar guide.

  9. REMOVE BACK DOOR INSIDE HANDLE ASSEMBLY


    1. B0019HY

      Remove the screw and back door inside handle.

  10. REMOVE BACK DOOR GARNISH


    1. B0018EK

      Detach the 4 clips and remove the back door garnish.

  11. REMOVE LOWER TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY RH


    1. B001AFY

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. B0018A4

      Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 4 screws and lower tail gate lock.

  12. REMOVE BACK DOOR REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY


    1. B001AOL

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. Remove the 2 screws and back door remote control.

    3. B0018PL

      Remove the back door handle grommet.

  13. REMOVE LOWER TAIL GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001A0B

      Disconnect the connector.

    2. B0019XQ

      Using a T30 "TORX" wrench, remove the 4 screws and lower tail gate lock.

  14. REMOVE NO. 2 BACK DOOR OUTSIDE GARNISH SUB-ASSEMBLY

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  15. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY LH


    1. B001892

      Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 2 screws and tail gate stay.

  16. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY SUB-ASSEMBLY RH

    Tech Tips

    Use the same procedure described for the LH side.

  17. REMOVE BACK DOOR DAMPER ASSEMBLY


    1. B001B4O

      Remove the bolt and back door damper.