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.
Front Turn Signal Light Bulbs
When replacing, use the following bulbs.
Front Turn Signal Light: 21 W (Amber)
1. Turn the socket to the left and remove it.
2. Push in the old bulb, rotate to the left until
it unlocks, and rem ...
Cylinder Head Inspection for Warpage
Remove the cylinder head.
Inspect the camshaft.
Check the cylinder head for warpage. Measure along the edges, and three
ways across the center:
If wa ...
Checking the Battery
Check the battery condition monthly. Look at
the test indicator window and check the
terminals for corrosion.
If your vehicle’s battery is disconnected or goes dead:
• The audio system* is d ...