2500 4x2 Pickup V8-5.9L VIN Z (1994)
23-85-37-94
0.1 Hrs.
Tape Stripe - Install
23-85-37-95
0.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
P8 - New Part
Labor Operation No:
Tailgate, Repair and Refinish
23-85-37-96
3.1 Hrs.
FAILURE CODE:
11 - Broken or Cracked
Condition A
Condition A repair involves replacing the tailgate with a new tailgate (see Parts Required) and welding the new tailgate side flange to the sidewall.
1.
Disconnect tailgate marker light harness (if equipped).
2.
Pry lock tab of tailgate check cable outward to clear stud head on cargo box (Figure 1).
3.
Push cable end forward until stud head is in clearance hole portion of cable end.
4.
Separate cable end from stud.
5.
Remove screw holding cable to tailgate.
6.
Separate check cable from tailgate.
7.
(1994 and 1995) Remove locking bolt holding tailgate hinge collar to hinge pin (Figure 2). (1996) Close tailgate until the notch in the right hand
collar aligns with the pivot pin.
8.
Slip tailgate hinge collar from hinge pin.
9.
Slide tailgate to the right and separate left hand collar from the pivot pin.
10.
Separate the tailgate from the vehicle and place it on a suitable workplace.