Tailgate Hinge: Removal

NOTE: Hinges may be serviced individually. If both are to be serviced, remove/install hinges one at a time.

Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the position of the hinge on the body.
Remove the screws attaching the hinge to the body and tailgate. See Fig 1.
Separate the hinge from the tailgate.

Fig 1: Tailgate Hinge

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - TAILGATE

2 - NUT PLATE

3 - HINGE