Installation Procedure

Install the torque rod insulator to the endgate, pressing into place until fully seated.

Fig 1: Locating Endgate Torque Rod Insulator
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Position the torque rod bracket to the rear body panel.

Fig 2: View Of Endgate Torque Rod Bracket
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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Install the bolts to the torque rod bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the torque rod bracket bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

Fig 3: Endgate Torque Rod Bracket Mounting Bolts
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Position the torque rod to the torque rod bracket.

Fig 4: Aligning Torque Rod To Torque Rod Bracket
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Install the endgate torque rod bolt to the torque rod bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the endgate torque rod bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 5: View Of Endgate Torque Rod Bolt
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Position the endgate torque rod to the endgate.

Fig 6: Endgate Torque Rod
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Install the bolts to the endgate torque rod to the endgate.
Tighten: Tighten the torque rod to endgate bolts to 33 N.m (28 lb ft).

Fig 7: Identifying Endgate Torque Rod Bolts To Endgate
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Close the endgate.