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Tailgate Step Adjustment

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Adjustment 

NOTE: This procedure adjusts the tailgate step and the tailgate latch striker. If the tail gate step operates properly, but the release or latch is in question, proceed to the Latch Striker Adjustment below.
NOTE: TAILGATE STEP ADJUSTMENT
  1. Lower the tailgate.
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  2. Push the tailgate step release button.
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  3. Open the tailgate step.
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  4. Loosen the tailgate step inside bolts.
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  5. Loosen the tailgate step upper bolts.
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  6. Cycle the tailgate steps a few times with the step near the closed position.
  7. Tighten the tailgate step inside bolts in the following sequence:

    1. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)
    2. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

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  8. Ensure the step locating pins are fully seated and tighten the tailgate step upper bolts in the following sequence:

    1. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)
    2. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)
    3. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)
    4. Torque: 17 lb.ft (22.5 Nm)

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  9. Test the system for normal operation.

Adjustment 

NOTE: LATCH STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
  1. Lower the tailgate.
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  2. Push the tailgate step release button.
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  3. Open the tailgate step.
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  4. Using a 12 inch straight edge, check the striker horizontal alignment.

    1. Place the straight edge along the edge of the striker.
    2. Measure and record the distance at both ends of the straight edge to a horizontal edge of the tailgate.
    3. Subtract the LH measurement from the RH measurement and record the difference.

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  5. Visually inspect the position of the striker alignment tab in relation to the opening in the body. The striker should set near the center of the body opening.
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  6. If the striker position is OK, no adjustment is needed. If the horizontal measurement recorded is greater than 10 mm (0.39 in) or the striker is not properly centered in the body opening, adjust the striker.
  7. For access to adjust the striker, remove the tailgate release handle. Refer to: Tailgate Release Handle .
  8. Loosen but do not remove the tailgate step striker nuts.
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  9. Adjust the tailgate step striker as necessary.
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  10. Tighten the tailgate step striker nuts.

    Torque: 16 lb.ft (22 Nm)

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  11. Test the system for normal operation.
  12. Install the tailgate release handle. Refer to: Tailgate Release Handle .
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