Pinpoint Test A: Tailgate Is Making Noise While Opening/Closing, Drops Fast, Does Not Fully Open Or Binds

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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Pickup Bed .

Possible Sources
- Incorrect torsion rod assembly
- Tailgate damper disconnected

A1 CHECK THE TAILGATE OPERATION
- Check the operation of the tailgate.
Does the tailgate make noise while opening/closing, drop fast, does not open fully or bind?

Yes GO to A2

No Refer to the Symptom Chart(s) .

A2 CHECK THE TAILGATE DAMPER
- Check the operation of the tailgate damper.
Does the tailgate drop too fast or is the damper disconnected?

Yes Repair as necessary. REFER to: Tailgate Damper .

No GO to A3

A3 CHECK THE TAILGATE TORSION ROD INSTALLATION
- Verify torsion rod installation.
  - Loosen the torsion rod clamp bolts.
  - Check alignment and installation of the torsion rod. REFER to: Tailgate Torsion Rod .
- Operate the tailgate and determine if the concern is still present.
Is the concern still present?

Yes Replace the tailgate torsion rod. REFER to: Tailgate Torsion Rod .

No The system is operating correctly at this time. Refer to the Symptom Chart(s) .