Handle, Latch Release: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the tailgate and remove the tailgate liner, if equipped, and cover. Refer to COVER, TAILGATE, INSTALLATION .
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the location of the actuator rods (2) at the control.
- Disconnect the actuator rods from the control.
- Disconnect the backup camera electrical connector (1), if equipped.
- Remove the two nuts (3) that secure the release handle (1) and the control (2) to the tailgate.
- Remove the control (2) and the release handle (1) from the tailgate.