FAQ for Tailgate Handle Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque when you tighten the pickup box endgate striker bolt?
A:
You can tighten the bolt to 35 Nm (26 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should you remove before replacing the endgate torque rod?
A:
You should remove the endgate.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What tools can be used to mark the position of the endgate latch before removing the bolts?
A:
You can use a grease pencil to mark the position of the endgate latch before removing the bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How many bolts does the endgate lower hinge (body side) have?
A:
The endgate lower hinge (body side) has a total of 4 bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when you tighten the torque rod retainer bolt?
A:
You can tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (105 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when you tighten the endgate lower hinge (body side) bolts?
A:
You can tighten the bolts to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should you remove before replacing the endgate latch?
A:
You should remove the endgate latch handle bezel.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should you remove before replacing the Pickup Box Endgate Striker (Pickup Box)?
A:
You should remove the tail lamp.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How many bolts does the endgate latch have?
A:
The endgate latch has a total of 2 bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should you remove before replacing the endgate lower hinge (body side)?
A:
You should remove the pickup box endgate.
By BobGM Specialist
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