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Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement Utility


Object Number: 1672837  Size: SF

Callout

Component Name

1

Integral Adhesive Foam Block

Procedure

  1. Release the adhesive blocks after the upper retaining tabs are released.
  2. Install the latch handle bezel with the endgate in the closed position.
  3. Clean the sheet metal at the right and left sides of the bezel opening with an alcohol wipe prior to the bezel installation.
  4. Peel the protective tape liner from the foam block on both sides.
  5. Seat the bezel at the bottom of the opening in the endgate.
  6. Roll the bezel forward seating and securing the upper integral locking tabs.
  7. Apply palm pressure to both outer edges of the bezel in order to wet out the adhesive foam blocks.

2

Integral Locking Tab - Upper

Tip
Gently pry downward with a small flat-bladed tool at the two locations in order to release the upper retaining tabs.

3

Integral Retention Tab - Lower

4

Pick Up Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel

Tip
Once in position, gently wet out the adhesive foam blocks to the endgate panel.

Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Replacement Pickup


Object Number: 1897334  Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

1

Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel Bolt

Procedure

Remove the bolt prior to releasing the latch handle bezel from the endgate outer panel.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
25 N·m (18 lb ft)

2

Pickup Box Endgate Latch Handle Bezel

Procedure

  1. Release the 3 retainer clips securing the bezel to the endgate outer panel.
  2. Lift the endgate latch handle in order to aid in the removal of the latch handle bezel.
  3. Disconnect the rearview camera, if equipped. Refer to Rearview Camera Replacement.