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 the right tailgate lower latch (in swing mode) or the left tailgate upper latch (in drop-down mode). If the latch is not synchronized, adjust the latch forward or rearward as needed, using alignment lines (B) on the tailgate as guides.
- Make sure the tailgate opens in drop-down mode by pulling on the upper handle.
- Make sure the tailgate opens in swing mode by pulling on the lower handle.