Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

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NOTE:

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the support strut.
Take care not to scratch the body or the tailgate.

Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.

Fig 1: Pivot Bolt With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
Remove the bolts, then remove the support strut (B) from the tailgate.
Install the tailgate support strut in the reverse order of removal.