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LIFTGATE HINGE REMOVAL (1) Remove liftgate upper trim. position of the hinge on the liftgate and roof panel. (5) Remove liftgate support cylinder from liftgate. attaching liftgate hinge to roof panel (Fig. 68). (8) Remove hinge from vehicle. INSTALLATION (1) If necessary, paint replacement hinge before installation. (2) Position hinge on liftgate. NOTE: Apply 3M-Drip Check Sealant (or an equiva- (5) Align hinge to marks on roof. LIFTGATE SUPPORT CYLINDER REMOVAL (1) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device. to D-pillar (Fig. 69). (3) Remove bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to liftgate (Fig. 70). (4) Remove liftgate support cylinder from liftgate. INSTALLATION (1) Position liftgate support cylinder on liftgate. to liftgate, note top and bottom of support cylinder. (3) Install bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to D-pillar (Fig. 69). Tighten to 28.2 N·m (250 in. (4) Remove lifting device. Fig. 68 Liftgate Hinge 1 – LIFTGATE HINGE Fig. 69 Liftgate Support Cylinder 1 – BODY Fig. 70 Liftgate Support Cylinder 1 – SUPPORT CYLINDER 23 - 48 BODY DN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) |