DECKLID/Hatch/Liftgate/Tailgate/Swing Gate: Latch: 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.
- Remove the tailgate cover. Refer to COVER, TAILGATE, REMOVAL .
- Using a grease pencil or equivalent, mark the actuator rod (3) at the control (2) for the latch (1) being serviced.
- Disconnect the actuator rod from the control.
- Remove the two bolts (1 and 4) that secure the latch (2) to the tailgate and position the tailgate check cable (6) out of the way.
- Remove the latch from the tailgate.