Tailgate Release Handle: Service and Repair

Endgate Handle Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement ().
2. Disconnect the clips (1) retaining the endgate latch rods (2) to the endgate handle.
3. Remove the endgate latch rods (2) from the retaining clips (1).




4. Remove the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate.
5. Remove the endgate handle from the endgate.
6. Remove the lock cylinder from the endgate handle if equipped. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement (Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the lock cylinder to the endgate handle if equipped. Refer to Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement (Endgate Lock Cylinder Replacement).
2. Install the endgate handle to the endgate.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate.

Tighten the endgate handle bolts to 9 Nm (80 lb in).




4. Install the endgate latch rods (2) to the retaining clips (1) on the endgate handle.
5. Connect the clips (1) retaining the endgate latch rods (2) to the handle.
6. Install the endgate cover. Refer to Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement ().