Right Tailgate Upper Latch Replacement

Right Tailgate Upper Latch Replacement

NOTE: Put on gloves to protect your hands.

1. Open the tailgate.

NOTE: Opening the tailgate in either swing mode or drop-down mode will allow you to remove the right upper latch.

2. Remove the tailgate trim panel.




3. Disconnect the right upper lock rod (A) from the latch synchronizer (B).




4. Remove the bolts, and then remove the right tailgate upper latch (A) with the right upper lock rod (B).




5. Install the latch in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure the rod is connected securely.
- The right tailgate upper latch (A) must be synchronized to lock with right tailgate lower latch (in swing mode) or left tailgate upper latch (in drop-down mode). If not, adjust the latch forward or rearward as necessary, using alignment lines (B) on the tailgate as guides.
- Make sure the tailgate that is closed should open in drop-down mode by pulling on the upper handle.
- Make sure the tailgate that is closed should open in swing mode by pulling on the lower handle.