Tailgate Shock / Support: Service and Repair

CHECK CABLE

REMOVAL

1. Open tailgate.

Fig. 1:

2. Pry lock tab outward to clear stud head on cargo box (Fig. 1).
3. Push cable end forward until stud head is in clearance hole portion of cable end.
4. Separate cable end from stud.

Fig. 2:

5. Remove screw attaching cable to tailgate. (Fig. 2)
6. Separate check cable from tailgate.

INSTALLATION

1. Position check cable on tailgate.
2. Install bolt attaching small end of cable to tailgate.
3. Tighten tailgate check cable bolt to 23 N.m (17 ft.lbs).
4. Position large end of cable onto stud head and slide downward to secure lock tab.