Removal Procedure
Important: Use a suitable tool to support the endgate
during the replacement procedure, this will prevent the endgate and body from being
damaged.
- Remove the endgate liner. Refer to
Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement
.
Important: Take extra care not to damage the endgate
latch rod retaining clips (3) when removing them from the latch anchor plate assembly
(2).
- Remove the endgate latch rod (3) from endgate latch anchor plate assembly (2).
- Remove the endgate to endgate hinge retaining
screw (2).
- Remove the endgate latch (1) from the endgate.
Installation Procedure
- Install the endgate latch (1) to the endgate.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the endgate to endgate hinge retaining screw (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
Important: Take extra care not to damage the endgate
latch rod retaining clips (3) when install them to the latch anchor plate assembly
(2).
- Install the endgate latch rod (3) to endgate latch anchor plate assembly (2).
- Install endgate liner. Refer to
Pickup Box Endgate Liner Replacement
.