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17-48
GROUP 17-
BODY
DOORS AND WINDOWS
FIG. 14-Deck Lid Torsion Bar
DESCRIPTION
AND
OPERATION
Dual action tailgates are available
with manual or power rear window
operation. The Dual action tailgate
can be opened in the normal manner
(same as single action) or it can be
swung from left to right.
The ·right side hinges are designed
to accommodate both vertical and
horizontal opening.
To open the gate vertically
,
wind
the window down, lift the lock-bar
and lower the tailgate.
To open the tailgate horizontally,
lower the window, turn the outside
handle and swing the tailgate to the
right.
If the tailgate has been opened
horizontally, and vertical opening is
desired, the tailgate must be closed
before vertical release is possible and
vice-versa.
ADJUSTMENTS
While full adjustments are pro-
DUAL ACTION TAILGATES
vided for the dual action tailgate, no
unique methods are
employed.
The
following information will assist in
locating and
performing
tailgate ad-
justments to obtain the clearances
shown in Fig. 17.
The fore and aft and
up
and down
adjustment of the tailgate is accom-
plished at the hinge side by means of
square
holes
in the body pillar, backed
by floating tapping
plates,
at the
upper and lower hinge attachments
(Figs. 16 - 17).
Lateral adjustment of the tailgate
is accomplished at the upper hinge by
adding or removing spacer shims be-
tween the hinge on the body and the
pillar. Lateral adjustment at the lower
hinge is accomplished by means of
oversize holes in the tailgate at the
hinge on the gate attachment (Figs.
16- 17).
Fore and aft and up and down ad-
justment of the strikers is accom-
plished by means of square holes in
the pillar backed by floating tapping
plates.
Lateral adjustment is accom-
plished by adding or removing shims
(Fig. 5).
REMOVAL AND
INSTALLATION
TAILGATE ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
l. Lower the tailgate
vertically.
2.
Remove the right hand cover
hinge outer bolts to
body.
3. Close the tailgate and swing it
open horizon tally.
4.
Disconnect the power window
wiring (if fitted).
5. Support the tailgate and remove
the remaining right hand hinge to
body bolts and vertical opening
support cable.
6. Remove the tailgate from the
vehicle.
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