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TAILGATE HINGE REMOVAL NOTE: Hinges may be serviced individually. If both (1) Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body. (2) Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the body and tailgate (Fig. 2). (3) Separate the hinge from the tailgate. INSTALLATION NOTE: Hinges may be serviced individually. If both (1) Prepare and paint the replacement hinge to match the body paint color. (2) Lubricate the hinge with spray lubricant. tailgate. (4) Install the screws and tighten the screws to 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.). TAILGATE LATCH REMOVAL (1) Open the tailgate and remove the latch trim cover (Fig. 3). (2) Disconnect the outside handle to latch rod. INSTALLATION (1) Position the latch in the tailgate. not tighten screw. (3) Connect the lock cylinder to latch rod. Fig. 2 TAILGATE HINGE 1 - TAILGATE Fig. 3 TAILGATE LATCH 1 - TAILGATE 23 - 14 TAILGATE TJ |