Endgate Handle Replacement (Pickup)

Endgate Handle Replacement (Pickup)

Removal Procedure

1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the pickup box endgate latch handle bezel.




2. Perform the following steps in order to remove the endgate latch rods from the endgate latch handle:

1. Separate the retaining clip from the lower latch rod by prying the clip apart at the head of the latch rod.
2. Slide the lower latch rod from the retaining clip and the handle.
3. Lift the endgate latch handle in order to gain access to the upper latch rod retaining clip.
4. Separate the upper latch rod retaining clip from the upper latch rod.
5. Slide the upper latch rod from the retaining clip.




3. Remove the bolts that retain the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.
4. Remove the pickup box endgate latch handle from the endgate.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts that retain the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.

Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

3. Install the upper latch rod to the handle.
4. Install the upper latch rod to the retaining clip.
5. Install the lower latch rod to the handle.
6. Install the lower latch rod to the retaining clip.




7. Perform the following steps in order to install the pickup box endgate latch:

1. Position the bezel.
2. Press the bezel into place.