Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the tailgate support strut.
Use eye protection when prying the support strut clips.
1.
Tailgate Support Strut - Remove
1.
Pry the support strut clips (A) with a flat-tip screwdriver from each end of the tailgate support strut (B), then remove the support strut from the pivot brackets (C).
NOTE: Do not remove the clips from the support strut.
2.
Pivot Bracket - Remove (if needed)
3.
All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
