REMOVAL
(1) Support liftgate on a suitable lifting device.
(2) Remove bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to D-pillar (Fig. 69).
(3) Remove bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to liftgate (Fig. 70).
(4) Remove liftgate support cylinder from liftgate.
Fig. 69 Liftgate Support Cylinder
1 - BODY
2 - SUPPORT CYLINDER
3 - SLAM BUMPER
Fig. 70 Liftgate Support Cylinder
1 - SUPPORT CYLINDER
2 - LIFTGATE
3 - BUMPER
INSTALLATION
(1) Position liftgate support cylinder on liftgate.
(2) Install bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to liftgate, note top and bottom of support cylinder.
(3) Install bolt attaching liftgate support cylinder to D-pillar (Fig. 69). Tighten to 28.2 N*m (250 in.
lbs.) torque.
(4) Remove lifting device.