Stabilizer Wedge/Insert: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Jeep Liberty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Open the swing gate.
Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the stabilizer cup and insert to aid installation.
Remove the bolts for the stabilizer cup and remove the cup. See Fig 1.
Remove the bolts for the insert and remove the insert and shim, if equipped. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Stabilizer Cup

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SWING GATE LATCH

2 - SWING GATE

3 - STABILIZER CUP

Fig 2: Stabilizer Insert

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - SHIM

2 - SWING GATE LATCH STRIKER

3 - STABILIZER INSERT