Advertisement
9-2
TAIL GATE
Fig. 9-1—Inner Panel Cover
TAIL GATE INNER PANEL
ACCESS HOLE COVERS
Removal and Installation
1. Remove tail gate inner panel cover and water
deflector.
2. Remove screws securing right and left access
hole covers to tail gate inner panel and remove
covers. (See Fig. 9-3).
3. To install, reverse removal procedure.
TAIL GATE HINGE ASSEMBLY
panel. Make sure string, located within sealer,
is against water deflector and carefully slide
tool between sealer and inner panel along both
sides and top to disengage deflector from inner
panel. If the entire deflector need not be re-
moved, detach only that portion necessary.
Installation
1. Inspect deflector and repair any damage noted
with body waterproof tape applied to both sides.
2. If a new deflector is to be installed, use old
deflector as a template.
3. If needed, apply a bead of body caulking com-
pound (approximately 3/16" diameter) to tail
gate inner panel. (See Fig. 9-2). The inner
panel cover attaching screw holes should also
be sealed with body caulking compound.
4. Position water deflector to tail gate with poly-
ethylene coated side (black) against inner
panel. Firmly press sealed areas to obtain a
good bond between deflector and inner panel.
CAULKING COMPOUND
VIEW A
,J73
Removal and Installation
1. Open tail gate and provide support for gate on
side from which hinge is to be removed.
2. Remove escutcheon covering hinge entrance
hole in tail gate outer panel by sliding retaining
lips through "T" slot.
3. Remove tail gate hinge attaching bolts from
tail gate and body (See Figs. 9-4 and 9-5) and
remove hinge from gate.
4. To install, reverse removal procedure. Prior
to installation, apply a coat of heavy-bodied
sealer to surface of hinge that contacts body.
5. Check alignment of tail gate in opening and
adjust as required.
TAIL GATE SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES
Removal and Installation
1. Open tail gate and support it in that position.
2. Remove screws securing support to tail gate
and to body lock pillar and remove support.
(See Figs. 9-4 and 9-5).
COVER (RIGHT)
Fig. 9-2—Tail Gate Sealing
Fig. 9-3—Tail Gate Inner Panel Access Hole Covers
Advertisement
