Endgate Handle Replacement Utility

1. Remove the handle grip screws.
2. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .
3. Release the liftgate handle rod retainer.



4. Remove the bolts that retain the liftgate outside handle to the liftgate.



5. Remove the liftgate outside handle from the liftgate.

1. Install the liftgate outside handle to the liftgate.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the bolts that retain the liftgate outside handle to the liftgate.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).




3. Install the liftgate handle rod to the liftgate handle.
4. Engage the retainer.
5. Install the liftgate trim panel. Refer to Liftgate Trim Panel Replacement .

Endgate Handle Replacement Pickup

1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the pickup box endgate latch handle bezel.
2. Remove the endgate bedliner. Refer to Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement .
3. Remove the bolts that retain the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.



4. Perform the following steps in order to remove the endgate latch rods from the endgate latch handle:

4.1.	Position the endgate handle upward to gain access to the lower latch rod retaining clip.

4.2.	Disconnect the retaining clip from the lower latch rod.

4.3.	Slide the lower latch rod from the retaining clip and the handle.

4.4.	Position the endgate handle downward to gain access to the upper latch rod retaining clip.

4.5.	Disconnect the upper latch rod retaining clip from the upper latch rod.

4.6.	Slide the upper latch rod from the retaining clip.




5. Remove the endgate handle from the endgate.

1. Install the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.



2. Perform the following step in order to install the endgate latch rods to the endgate handle:

2.1.	Position the endgate handle upward to gain access to the lower latch rod retaining clip.

2.2.	Slide the lower latch rod into the retaining clip and the handle.

2.3.	Connect the retaining clip to the lower latch rod.

2.4.	Position the endgate handle downward to gain access to the upper latch rod retaining clip.

2.5.	Slide the upper latch rod into the retaining clip.

2.6.	Connect the upper latch rod retaining clip from the upper latch rod.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

3. Install the bolts that retain the pickup box endgate handle to the endgate.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).

4. Install the endgate bedliner. Refer to Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement .
5. Position the endgate handle bezel around the endgate handle.
6. Press the bezel until the retainers are fully engaged and the bezel is seated.