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.
Mainshaft Disassembly, Inspection, and Reassembly (A/T)
Inspect the thrust needle bearings and the needle bearings for galling
and rough movement.
Inspect the splines for excessive wear and damage.
Check the shaft bearing s ...
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®
Models with navigation system
For models with the navigation system, see Navigation System Manual for how
to
operate the Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®.
Models without navigation system
Bluetooth® ...
Connecting Rod Bolt Inspection
Measure the diameter of each connecting rod bolt at point A and point B
with a micrometer.
Calculate the difference in diameter between point A and point B.
Point AпјЌPoi ...