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Removal Procedure

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  1. Lower the endgate.
  2. Loosen the handle bolts.
  3. Raise the endgate.
    4. Fig 1: Removing Handle Bolts
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  4. Remove the handle bezel by prying gently on the upper retainer tabs.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Handle Bezel
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  5. Disengage the linkage rods (1).
    6. Fig 3: Disengaging Linkage Rods
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  6. Lower and support the endgate.
  7. Remove the cables from the side panel cable retainer bolts.
    8. Fig 4: Removing Cables From Side Panel Cable Retainer Bolts
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  8. Remove the bolt holding the latch assembly.
    9. Fig 5: Removing Bolt Holding Latch Assembly
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  9. Disengage the linkage rod from the latch assembly.
  10. Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.
    11. Fig 6: Disengaging Linkage Rod From Latch Assembly
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