Auto Repairing 2007 Honda Ridgeline Tailgate Removal

Auto Repairing 2007 Honda Ridgeline Tailgate Removal

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The NOTE: Have an assistant to help you when you removing and installing Reviews the tailgate. Take care not to drop Reviews the tailgate. Put on gloves to protect your hands. Inspect the support cable for cracks or damages to Reviews the protective cover. If Reviews the cover is damaged, replace it. Removal 1. Open Reviews the tailgate in the drop-down mode. the second. Remove the these items: Tailgate Rear bumper a trim panels and both rear bumper absorbers Tailgate support cable Disconnect Reviews the tailgate swing-switch connector 3. While pressing Reviews the tailgate (A) against Reviews the body, using a T50 Torx bit, remove the five bolts securing the left Reviews lower tailgate hinge (B) and right Reviews lower tailgate striker (C). 4th. Of carefully close Reviews the tailgate. Make sure both the upper latches have is locked securely.

5. While holding the tailgate (A), using a T50 Torx bit, remove remaining four bolts securing the left tailgate lower hinge (B) and right tailgate lower striker (C). 6. Pull on the upper handle (A) to unlock the left tailgate upper latch (B) and right tailgate upper latch (C) while holding the tailgate (D). 7. Pull out the tailgate. Remove the shims (E, F) from under the left tailgate lower hinge and right tailgate lower striker. 8. Place the tailgate on a padded surface to prevent damage. 9. To install the tailgate forinstallation and adjustment procedures.