Tailgate Support Strut Replacement (5D)

Tailgate Support Strut Replacement

NOTE:

• Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the support strut.
  
• Take care not to scratch the body and tailgate.
  

1.	Remove the headliner.

2.	Remove the pivot bolts (A), then remove the support strut (B). BA 8 x 1.25 mm 22 N·m (2.2 kgf·m, 16 lbf·ft)

3.	Install the tailgate hinge side pivot bolts first, next install the body side, and fix the support strut correctly.