Removal Procedure

Use a flat-bladed tool in order to remove the pickup box endgate latch handle bezel.
Perform the following steps in order to remove the endgate latch rods from the endgate latch handle:
1. 2.1
  
  Separate the retaining clip from the lower latch rod by prying the clip apart at the head of the latch rod.
2. 2.2
  
  Slide the lower latch rod from the retaining clip and the handle.
3. 2.3
  
  Lift the endgate latch handle in order to gain access to the upper latch rod retaining clip.
4. 2.4
  
  Separate the upper latch rod retaining clip from the upper latch rod.
5. 2.5
  
  Slide the upper latch rod from the retaining clip.
Remove the bolts that retain the pickup box endgate latch handle to the endgate.

Fig 2: Locating Endgate Latch Handle-To-Endgate Bolts
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Remove the pickup box endgate latch handle from the endgate.