Removal Procedure
- Lower the endgate.
 
- Loosen the endgate handle bolts. Refer to 
Endgate Handle Replacement 
.
 
- Raise the endgate.
 
- Remove the handle bezel by prying gently
on the upper snap-in tabs.
 
- Lower and support the endgate.
 
- Remove the endgate latch assembly. Refer to 
Endgate Latch Replacement 
.
 
- Disengage the linkage
rod from the latch assembly.
 
- Remove the linkage rod from the endgate
handle assembly.
 
Installation Procedure
- Install the linkage rod to the endgate handle assembly.
 
- Engage the linkage rod
to the latch assembly.
 
- Install the endgate latch assembly. Refer to 
Endgate Latch Replacement 
.
 
- Raise the endgate.
 
- Install the endgate handle bezel.
 
- Tighten the endgate handle bolts. Refer
to 
Endgate Handle Replacement 
.