Endgate Latch and Cable Assembly Replacement Pickup
Removal Procedure
- Safely support the endgate in the open position.
- Remove the endgate bedliner. Refer to
Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement
.
- Remove the endgate handle. Refer to
Endgate Handle Replacement
.
- Disconnect the endgate support cable from the striker bolt through the
keyhole slot.
- Remove the bolts retaining the endgate latch/support cable assembly to
the endgate.
- Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.
- Remove the latch rod from the slot in the latch assembly.
Installation Procedure
- Install the latch rod to the slot in the latch/support cable assembly.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the latch assembly to the endgate.
- Install the bolts retaining the endgate latch assembly to the endgate.
Tighten
Tighten the latch assembly bolts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Connect the endgate support cable to the striker bolt through the keyhole
slot.
- Install the endgate handle. Refer to
Endgate Handle Replacement
.
- Install the endgate bedliner. Refer to
Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement
.