Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement

Pickup Box Endgate Latch Cover Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the handle from the handle assembly.
Remove the endgate trim panel.
2. Remove the endgate bellcrank rod from the endgate inside handle assembly.
3. Remove the screws that retain the endgate cover to the endgate.
4. Remove the endgate cover from the endgate.
5. Release the endgate latch rods from the latch rod clips.




6. Drill out the rivets that secure the handle assembly to the endgate.
7. Remove the handle from the endgate cover.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the inside handle assembly to the endgate cover using 2 rivets.




2. Install the endgate bellcrank rod to the endgate inside handle assembly.
3. Secure the endgate latch rods to the latch rod clips.
4. Install the endgate cover to the endgate.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the screws that retain the endgate cover to the endgate.

Tighten the screws to 1.2 N.m (11 lb in).

6. Install the endgate trim panel.
7. Install the handle to the inside handle assembly.