FAQ for Tailgate Handle Repair
Q: How many endgate-to-bezel bolts should I prepare?
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You need to prepare 2 endgate-to-bezel bolts.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the tailgate latch?
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The procedure is to lower the endgate, remove the handle bezel, the cables, the bolt, and the latch assembly and disengage the linkage rods.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the end gate to bezel bolt?
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The recommended bolt torque is 10 N.m (89 Ib in).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the tailgate latch?
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The procedure is to raise the endgate, install the latch assembly, the latch assembly bolts, and the endgate handle bezel, and tighten the handle bolts.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the tailgate hinge?
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The procedure is to remove the endgate, the endgate hinge bolts, the hinge, the body side hinge bolts, and the hinge from the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the tailgate hinge?
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The procedure is to install the body side hinge to the vehicle, the body side hinge bolts, the endgate hinge to the vehicle, the endgate hinge bolts, and the endgate.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the handle bolts?
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The recommended bolt torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the tailgate release handle?
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You can loosen the handle bolts, and remove the handle bezel by prying gently on the upper retainer tab, the handle bolts, and the handle assembly from the endgate.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the tailgate release handle?
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You can position the handle assembly on the endgate, and install the handle bolts loosely, and the handle bezel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the tailgate release handle?
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The recommended bolt torque is 25 N.m (18 lb-ft).
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