Pinpoint Test B: Hard To Open Using The Tailgate Release Handle
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- Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Pickup Bed .
Possible Sources
- Damaged or loose components
- Exterior handle
- Tailgate latch
- Striker alignment
- B1 CHECK THE TAILGATE OPERATION
- Check the operation of the tailgate.
Is the tailgate hard to open using the exterior handle normally?
Yes GO to B2 No Refer to the Symptom Chart(s) . - B2 CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
- Check the adjustment of the striker.
Is the striker adjusted correctly?
Yes GO to B3 No Adjust the striker as necessary. - B3 CHECK THE TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE OPERATION
- Check the tailgate release handle operation for damage, worn components.
Was any damage found?
Yes Repair as necessary. REFER to: TAILGATE RELEASE HANDLE . No GO to B4 - B4 CHECK THE TAILGATE LATCH
- Check the tailgate latch for damage, worn components.
- Check tailgate latch linkage mechanism.
Was any damage found?
Yes Repair as necessary. REFER to: TAILGATE LATCH . No The system is operating correctly at this time. Refer to the Symptom Chart(s) .