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Tailgate Support Cable Replacement

NOTE: Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the tailgate support cable. Take care not to damage the exterior parts.
  1. Close the tailgate half-way, and hold it.
  2. Remove the bolts from the body and tailgate, then remove the tailgate support cable (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Tailgate Support Cable Replacement
    G05451145Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Install the support cable in the reverse order of removal.