Preliminary Procedures

1. Open the spare tire carrier.
2. Open the endgate at a 45 degree angle.
3. Release both cables from the body side strikers.
4. Lift the endgate from the lower body side hinges.
5. Place the endgate on a clean, dry, protected surface with the trim panel side down.

1

Endgate Trim Handle Bezel

Tip
Pull at the upper and lower corners in order to release the bezel from the endgate.

2

Endgate Cap

Tip
Endgate cap is secured with double-sided adhesive tape.

3

Endgate Latch Handle Bolt (Qty: 3)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Endgate Latch Handle

Procedure

Release the endgate latch handle clips from the latch handle rods.

5

Endgate Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)

6

Endgate Latch Bolt (Qty: 2)

Tip
The two lower latch bolts are shouldered for the endgate support cables.

Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)

7

Endgate Support Cable (Qty: 2)

8

Endgate Latch (Qty: 2)

Procedure

Disengage the latch rod clips from the endgate latch.

9

Endgate Trunnion Bolt (Qty: 4)

Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)

10

Endgate Trunnion (Qty: 2)

11

Endgate Trim Panel

Tip
The trim panel is secured by multiple pieces of double-sided adhesive tape to the endgate structure.