Removal Procedure
- Open the endgate (drop mode).
- Remove the bolts retaining the latch bracket assembly to the endgate.
- Remove the latch bracket assembly from the endgate.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the latch assembly.
- Remove the screws retaining the latch assembly
to the latch bracket.
- Remove the latch assembly from the bracket.
Installation Procedure
- Install the latch assembly to the latch
bracket.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the screws retaining the latch assembly to the latch bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the latch screws to 12 N·m
(106 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector to the latch assembly.
- Install the latch bracket assembly to the
endgate.
- Install the bolts retaining the latch assembly bracket to the endgate.
Tighten
Tighten the latch bracket bolts to 25 N·m
(18 lb ft).