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.
Piston, Pin, and Connecting Rod Replacement
Special Tools Required
Pilot Pin 070AF-PWC0110
Piston Base 07973-6570500
Piston Base Spring 07973-6570600
Piston Base Head 07TGF-001000A
Pilot Collar, O.D. 18 mm 070AF-PWC0130
Insert Adj ...
Disassembly
Compress the damper spring, then remove the nut (A) while holding the
damper shaft with a hex wrench (B). Do not compress the damper spring more
than necessary to remove the nut.
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Tailgate Lock Cylinder Replacement
For Some Models
NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Remove the tailgate lower trim panal.
Disconnect the tailgate cylinder rod (A).
NOTE: Check for damaged or stress-wh ...