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Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

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

1. Remove the pivot bolt (A) from the body.





2. Remove the bolts, then remove the support strut (B) from the tailgate.

3. Install the tailgate support strut in the reverse order of removal.