Tailgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

CABLE-CHECK

REMOVAL




1. Open the tailgate and locate the tailgate check cable (3) on the left and right of the cargo box below the tailgate striker (1) as necessary.
2. Pry the cable lock tab(s) (4) outward using a screwdriver or flat bladed tool (2) and remove the tailgate check cable(s) from the cargo box.




3. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the tailgate check cable (2) to the left and right side of the tailgate (3) as necessary.
4. Remove the tailgate check cable(s) from the tailgate.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the tailgate check cable (2) onto the left and right side of the tailgate (3) as necessary.
2. Install the bolt (1) that secures the small end of the tailgate check cable(s) to the tailgate. Tighten the bolt(s) to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs.).




3. Position the tailgate check cable (3) to the left and right side of the cargo box below the tailgate striker (1) as necessary.
4. Install the large end of the tailgate check cable(s) onto the cargo box. Make sure that the cable lock tab(s) (4) fully engage.