Tailgate Stop Assembly Replacement
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the tailgate.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Remove the tailgate lower trim panel (see TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - TAILGATE AREA ).
- Disconnect the tailgate rod (A) at the lower end from the clip (B) of the tailgate latch.NOTE: Check for damaged clips, and replace it if necessary.
- Remove the bolts, then remove the tailgate stop assembly (A).
- If necessary, disconnect the tailgate rod (B) from the tailgate stop assembly.
- Install the stop assembly in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the tailgate rod is connected securely. If you removed the tailgate rod from the tailgate stop assembly, adjust the rod when reinstalling it (see step 3 ).
- Make sure the tailgate opens properly.