SWING GATE
REMOVAL
1. Remove the spare tire. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRES/SPARE TIRE - REMOVAL)
2. Remove the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
3. Support the swing gate with a suitable lifting device.
4. Disconnect the wire harness.
5. Disconnect the check strap from the D-pillar. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/CHECK STRAP - REMOVAL)
6. Remove the bolts (2) and remove the swing gate.
INSTALLATION
1. Install the swing gate (4) and install the bolts (2).
2. Tighten the bolts to 31 N·m (23 ft. lbs.).
3. Adjust the swing gate as needed adding 3 mm on the right side to compensate for sag after the spare tire is installed. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/SWING GATE - ADJUSTMENTS)
4. Connect the wire harness electrical connector.
5. Connect the check strap. (Refer to 23 - BODY/SWING GATE/CHECK STRAP - INSTALLATION)
6. Install the quarter trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/QUARTER TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
7. Install the spare tire. (Refer to 22 - TIRES/WHEELS/TIRES/SPARE TIRE - INSTALLATION)