Removal Procedure

Fig 1: View Of Endgate Support Cables

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Open the endgate.
With the aid of an assistant, raise the endgate to a 45 degree angle.
Remove the support cables (1) from the endgate striker bolt heads on each side, by sliding the cables forward until the bolt head can be removed from the keyhole slots.

Fig 2: View Of Endgate Hinges

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Lift up on the right side of the endgate to disengage the endgate side hinge (2) from the body side hinge (1).

Fig 3: View Of Body Side Hinge

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With the aid of an assistant, slide the endgate to the right to disengage the endgate from the body side hinge.
Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement .
Remove the endgate handle. Refer to Handle Replacement - Endgate .
Remove the endgate latch assemblies. Refer to Endgate Latch and Cable Assembly Replacement .
Remove the endgate hinge from the endgate. Refer to Endgate Lower Hinge Replacement - Endgate Side .