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Summary: Before removing the hinge bolts, remove the spring tensioner on the lift gate. Learn how to replace a tailgate from a certified professional in this free automotive video.
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Rob Thayer Robert Thayer is a technician at Collex Collision Experts in Clinton Township, Michigan. Rob has 15 years of experience in auto body repair and is I-Car Plati... read more
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Replacing a Tailgate: Remove Tension SpringsBefore I remove the hinge bolts, what I am going to do is remove the spring tensioner on the lift gate. To avoid injury, I'm going to grab the tension end of the spring with a set of Vice Grips, so I can hold on to it. That's the proper way to remove a tension bar.
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