Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

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

1.	Remove the bolts (A, B), then remove the support strut (C).   CBAFastener Locations: Bolt, 2A: Bolt, 2BBA6 x 1.0 mm 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)6 x 1.0 mm 9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)

2.	Install the tailgate side bolts first, next install the body side, and fix the support strut correctly.