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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Replace one cable at a time to ensure the endgate is not contacting the rear bumper.
  2. Open the spare tire carrier.
  3. Open the endgate.

  4. Object Number: 1486510  Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the cable from the body cable bolt.

  6. Object Number: 1428021  Size: SH
  7. Remove the lower endgate shouldered latch bolt (1) from the latch assembly (3).
  8. Remove the endgate cable (2) from the latch.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1428021  Size: SH
  1. Position the endgate cable to the lower latch assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Ensure the shouldered bolt (1) is used on the latch cable assembly end.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 25 N·m (19 lb ft).

  5. Raise the endgate in order to secure the cable assembly (2) to the endgate box rail bolt.

  6. Object Number: 1486510  Size: SH
  7. Secure the cable.
  8. Repeat for the other side.
  9. Close the endgate.
  10. Latch and secure the spare tire carrier.