Tailgate: Adjustments

Tailgate Step Adjustment

1. Loosen the 4 tailgate step bolts.





2. Loosen the driver side tailgate step nab pin nut.





3. Cycle the tailgate step to the fully extended position 2 times.





4. Using a suitable trim tool or wedge, pry upward on the driver side of the flex step.





5. Tighten the driver side tailgate step nab pin to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).

6. Tighten the 4 tailgate step bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

7. NOTE: Make sure the tailgate step does not pinch against the tailgate moulding.

Inspect the tailgate step gap margin and flushness and adjust as necessary.

1. Gap Margin = 4.0 mm (0.157 in) ± 2.0 mm (0.078 in).

2. Flushness = 1.0 mm (0.039 in) ± 3.0 mm (0.118 in).
- Cycle the tailgate step to the fully extended position to make sure of normal operation.