Endgate Latch and Cable Assembly Replacement Pickup
                    
Removal Procedure
- Safely support the endgate in the open position.
 
- Remove the endgate bedliner. Refer to 
Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement 
.
 
- Remove the endgate handle. Refer to 
Endgate Handle Replacement 
.
 
- Disconnect the endgate support cable from the striker bolt through the
 keyhole slot.
 
- Remove the bolts retaining the endgate latch/support cable assembly to
 the endgate.
 
- Remove the latch assembly from the endgate.
 
- Remove the latch rod from the slot in the latch assembly.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the latch rod to the slot in the latch/support  cable assembly.
 
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install the latch assembly to the endgate.
 
- Install the bolts retaining the endgate latch assembly to the endgate.
 
Tighten
Tighten the latch assembly bolts to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).
- Connect the endgate support cable to the striker bolt through the keyhole
 slot.
 
- Install the endgate handle. Refer to 
Endgate Handle Replacement 
.
 
- Install the endgate bedliner. Refer to 
Pickup Box Bedliner Replacement 
.