Tailgate trim, assembly overview: Notes

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Fig 1: Tailgate Trim, Assembly Overview

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1 - Tailgate trim

Removing

Remove warning triangle.
Remove bolts - 3 - (3x).
Remove warning triangle holder - 6 -.
Remove lock cover - 2 -.

Remove bolt - 5 - in handle - 4 -.
Vehicles with emergency release handle: Remove emergency release handle Removing emergency release handle
Unclip tailgate trim - 1 - at clips - 7 - (12x).
Remove tailgate trim - 1 -.

Installing

Install tailgate trim in reverse order of removal.

2 - Lock cover

3 - Bolts (3x)

4 - Handle

5 - Bolt

6 - Bracket for warning triangle.

7 - Clips (12 x)