FAQ for Tailgate Handle Repair
Q: How to remove Endgate Lower Hinge-Body Side?
A:
You need to remove the endgate from the vehicle, the bolts retaining the endgate hinge to the body, then remove the endgate hinge from the body.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the endgate hinge bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 20 N.m (15 lb-ft).
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02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Endgate Lower Hinge-Endgate Side?
A:
You should install the endgate hinge to the endgate, install the bolts retaining the endgate hinge to the endgate, then install the endgate to the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Endgate Lower Hinge-Endgate Side?
A:
You need to remove the endgate from the vehicle, the bolts retaining the endgate hinge to the endgate, then remove the endgate hinge from the endgate.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the endgate latch and cable assembly?
A:
You should install the latch/support cable assembly to the endgate, the bolts retaining the latch assembly to the endgate, then install the support cable onto the bolt head of the endgate striker bolt, install the latch rods into the retaining clips, and connect the clips retaining the latch rods to the endgate handle, then install the endgate cover, and close the endgate.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the latch/support cable assembly bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How to install the Endgate Lower Hinge-Body Side?
A:
You should install the endgate hinge to the body, the bolts retaining the endgate hinge to the body, then install the endgate to the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the endgate handle bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 N.m (80 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the endgate handle?
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You need to remove the endgate cover, disconnect the clips retaining the endgate latch rods to the endgate handle, then remove the endgate latch rods from the retaining clips, remove the bolts retaining the endgate handle to the endgate, remove the endgate handle from the endgate, finally remove the lock cylinder from the endgate handle if equipped.
By BobGM Specialist
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