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7. Clamp both mounting plates to 
vehicle frame. Weld the mount-
ing plates to vehicle frame as 
shown in FIGS. 30-1 or 30-2. 
Remove clamps.
MOUNTING
PLATE
TE-25 & TE-30
WELD TO VEHICLE FRAME (RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 30-2
2” LG. 4 PLACES
(TYPICAL - RH & LH 
MOUNTING 
PLATES)
1/4”
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK 
FRAME SHOWN)
BOLTS
(4 PLACES)
CUT LINE & TOP WELD
(IF NECESSARY)
1/2”
6. If necessary, unbolt mounting 
plate to cut at the top as shown 
in FIGS. 30-1 or 30-2. Repeat 
for LH mounting plate. Then, 
bolt mounting plates in correct 
positon. Torque mounting plate 
nuts and bolts 220 - 240 lb-ft.
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE - Continued
MOUNTING
PLATE
TE-15 & TE-20
WELD TO VEHICLE FRAME (RH SIDE SHOWN)
FIG. 30-1
2” LG. 4 PLACES
(TYPICAL - RH & LH 
MOUNTING 
PLATES)
1/4”
VEHICLE FRAME
(TYPICAL TRUCK 
FRAME SHOWN)
BOLTS
(4 PLACES)
CUT LINE & TOP WELD
(IF NECESSARY)
1/2”