Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedures

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

1

Bezel, Endgate Trim Handle

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

2

Cap, Endgate

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

3

Bolt, Endgate Latch Handle (Qty: 3)

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb in)

4

Handle, Endgate Latch

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

5

Bolt, Endgate Latch (Qty: 2)

Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)

6

Bolt, Endgate Latch (Qty: 2)

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

Tighten
25 N·m (19 lb ft)

7

Cable, Endgate Support (Qty: 2)

8

Latch, Endgate (Qty: 2)

Tip
Disengage the latch rod clips from the endgate latch.

9

Bolt, Endgate Trunnion (Qty: 4)

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

10

Trunnion, Endgate (Qty: 2)

11

Panel, Endgate Trim

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