Tailgate Release Handle

Tailgate Release Handle

Removal and Installation

1. If equipped, remove the tailgate step assist handle.

2. Remove the bolts and the tailgate access panel (7 bolts for flareside bed, 8 for without step tailgate, or 13 with step tailgate).
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).


3. Remove the 2 tailgate release handle nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).


4. Remove the tailgate release handle.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.