Tailgate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
Using a torx socket wrench, remove the 8 torx screws and service hole cover.
Torx socket wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00010 or locally manufactured tool)
2. REMOVE TAILGATE LOCK
a. Disconnect the 2 tailgate lock links from the tailgate lock control.
b. Using a torx socket wrench, remove the 4 torx screws and 2 tailgate locks.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
3. REMOVE TAILGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Remove the 2 bolts and tailgate handle assembly.
4. REMOVE TAILGATE LOCK STRIKERS
Using a torx socket wrench, remove the 4 torx screws and tailgate lock strikers.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
5. REMOVE TAILGATE CABLE
a. Remove the deck side shaft and tailgate cable from deck.
b. Remove the gate side shaft and tailgate cable.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
6. REMOVE TAILGATE
a. Remove the 2 bolts and tailgate.
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the tailgate.
b. Using a torx socket wrench, remove the 4 torx screws and 2 tailgate hinges from the tailgate.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
INSTALLATION
1. INSTALL TAILGATE
a. Using a torx socket wrench, install the tailgate hinges with the 4 torx screws to the tailgate.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 17 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
b. Install the tailgate with the 2 bolts to the body.
Torque: 17 N.m (178 kgf.cm, 13 ft.lbf)
NOTE: Be careful not to drop the tailgate.
2. INSTALL TAILGATE CABLE
a. Install the tailgate cable and gate side shaft to the tailgate.
Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
b. Install the tailgate cable and deck side shaft to the body.
Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
3. INSTALL TAILGATE LOCK STRIKER
Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 tailgate lock strikers with the 4 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
4. INSTALL TAILGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Install the tailgate handle assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
5. INSTALL TAILGATE LOCK
a. Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 tailgate locks with the 4 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the 2 tailgate lock links to the tailgate lock control
6. INSTALL SERVICE HOLE COVER
Using a torx socket wrench, install the service hole cover with the 8 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00030 or locally manufactured tool)