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Reattach the cables in the reverse order
of removal.
J Tailgate
Removal
First, release the tailgate as described
previously. Be sure to support the left
side to prevent it from falling. Then,
raise
the tailgate to a 45 degree angle
(see
illustration) and lift the right side of the
tailgate off its hinge. You can now pull
the
left side of
the tailgate away from the
left hinge.
J
Tailgate
Installation
1. First,
insert the left side of the tailgate
into the left hinge and raise it to a
45 degree
angle; next, insert the right
side into the right hinge.
2. Support
the tailgate to allow slack in
the
cables and reattach
the cables one
at a time.
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