Hummer H1 Service Manual page 700

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Installation
1. Install two grommets on tailgate (Figure 10-143).
NOTE: Perform steps 2 through 4 for station wagon and open
body models. Perform step 5 for two- and four-door models.
2. Remove paper backing and install four vertical seals and
one horizontal seal on tailgate. Ensure upper vertical seals
overlap lower seals.
3. Remove paper backing from two horizontal and vertical
seals and install on body.
4. Remove paper backing from two corner seals and install
on tailgate (station wagon model only).
5. Remove paper backing from two vertical seals and install
seals on tailgate (Figure 10-142).
6. Secure tailgate to body with six bolts, washers, and
locknuts. Shim hinges as needed to align tailgate with
body. When aligned, tighten bolts 26 lb-ft (35 N•m).
7. Attach the two tailgate chains bracketed to the body to the
tailgate.
HORIZONTAL
SEAL
VERTICAL
SEAL (UPPER)
VERTICAL
SEAL
(LOWER)
GROMMET
Figure 10-143: Tailgate Mounting Bracketry
and Seal Location
Tailgate Chain Replacement
Removal
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Open chain cap link and disconnect chain from bracket
(Figure 10-144).
3. Unhook chain from chain bracket.
Installation
1. Hook chain to chain bracket (Figure 10-144).
2. Connect chain to bracket.
3. Raise tailgate.
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HORIZONTAL SEAL
BODY
VERTICAL
SEAL
TAILGATE
CORNER SEAL
BRACKET
Figure 10-144: Tailgate Chain Replacement
TAILGATE HINGE REPLACEMENT
NOTE: To facilitate alignment when replacing hinges, place a
small strip of masking tape along each side and bottom of
hinge before removal.
Removal
Remove tailgate by removing six locknuts, washers, and bolts
from the tailgate while still closed. Note number of shims un-
der each hinge and set them aside. Remove tailgate by releas-
ing tailgate chains (Figure 10-145).
CHAIN
UPPER
SHIM
HINGE
Figure 10-145: Tailgate Hinge Replacement
Disassembly
1. Place tailgate on padded work surface and remove hinge
retainer rivets. Remove hinge and clean any debris from
rivet holes.
2. Clean tailgate and apply a light coat of seam sealant to
hinge mounting area.
Body 10-73
CHAIN BRACKET
CHAIN
CAP LINK
UPPER
RETAINER
RIVET
LOWER
LOWER
HINGE
RETAINER
RIVET