The tailgate is of considerable weight and will have no resistance to fall once either of the damper assemblies have been disconnected, it is therefore vital that the tailgate is properly and securely supported in the fully open position before attempting to disconnect any of the dampers.
1. Disconnect the damper at both the tailgate and body mounting posts.
With the tailgate securely supported in the fully open position, lever off the retaining clip and pull the damper from the mounting post.