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Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Interior Trim Panel & Wiper Motor Access Panel
Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Wiper Motor
Replacing a Tailgate: Disconnect & Remove Wiring
Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Tension Springs
Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Hinge Bolts
Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Old Tailgate
Replacing a Tailgate: Install New Tailgate
Replacing a Tailgate: Set Spacing & Tighten Hinge Bolts
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Tailgate Tension Spring
Replacing a Tailgate: Tighten Spring Bolts
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Locks, Latches, Inner Gate Mechanisms
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Gate Latch Handle & Window Latch
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Electrical Wiring & Wiper Motor
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Spare Tire Latch, Wiper Arm, Weather Stripping
Replacing a Tailgate: Re-install Wiper Motor Access Panel, Interior Trim Panel, Exterior Emblems
Summary: Before removing the hinge bolts, remove the spring tensioner on the lift gate. Learn how to replace a tailgate from a certified professional in this free automotive video.
Robert Thayer is a technician at Collex Collision Experts in Clinton Township, Michigan. Rob has 15 years of experience in auto body repair and is I-Car Platinum and ASE Certified....read more
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"Before I remove the hinge bolts, what I am going to do is remove the spring tensioner on the lift gate. To avoid injury, I'm going to grab the tension end of the spring with a set of Vice Grips, so I can hold on to it. That's the proper way to remove a tension bar."
eHow Article: Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Tension Springs
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