NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
Rear license trim
Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.
From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly.
Pilot Bearing Inspection
Inspect the crankshaft pilot bearing for wear and damage.
Inspect the inside surface of the crankshaft pilot bearing with your
finger. If the crankshaft pilot bearing is not smoot ...
Piston Installation
If the Crankshaft is Already Installed
Set the crankshaft to bottom dead center (BDC) for each cylinder as its
piston is installed.
Remove the connecting rod caps, and check that ...
Audio System Theft Protection
The audio system is disabled when it is disconnected from the power source,
such as
when the battery is disconnected or goes dead.
■ Entering the Audio Security Code
ENTER CODE appears on ...