tailgate removal.

This is a job for your local body shop as they deal with this everyday, They can open the tailgate and order the parts and repair this professionally, Get a couple of estimates.

1.Release tailgate latch and open tailgate. 2.Disconnect tailgate check cable. 3.Close tailgate until the notch in the right hand collar aligns with the pivot pin. 4.Slip tailgate hinge collar from hinge pins. 5.Slide tailgate to the right and separate left hand collar from the pivot pin. 6.Separate tailgate from vehicle.