Tailgate Replacement; Removal; Adjustment; Hinge Replacement - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

DETACHABLE COMPONENTS
TAILGATE
REPLACEMENT
Removal-Tailgate Assembly
Open the tailgate.
Remove the tailgate stop swing cover (A) by
removing the screws (B) at the outer edge of
the cover.
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Using a screwdriver, pry out the retainer spacer
(C) that holds the spring (D) in the bracket (E).
Apply pressure on the spring (D) to release the
spring from the bracket (E).
Remove the spring.
Remove the plastic isolator (F).
Close the tailgate.
Remove tailgate hinge screws using a Torx bit
T-40.
Disengage the latch and remove the tailgate.
Installation-Tailgate Assembly
Position and align the tailgate in the body open-
ing and engage the latches.
Install the hinge attaching screws.
Adjustment-Tailgate Assembly
Loosen the hinge-to-body attaching screws and
align the tailgate to the body opening. Tighten
the hinge attaching screws.
Hinge Replacement-Tailgate
Remove the hinge attaching screws using a
Torx bit T-40 and remove the hinge.
Prepare and paint the new hinge to match the
body.
Lubricate the hinge with 3M 4-Way spray lubri-
cant or equivalent.
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