Removal Procedure

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Pickup Box Endgate Inner Panel Access Hole Cover Bolt (1) - Remove [8x]
Pickup Box Endgate Access Hole Cover (2) - Remove
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Disconnect the pickup box endgate latch rod (1) from the pickup box endgate latch.
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Pickup Box Endgate Latch Bolt (1) - Remove
Pickup Box Endgate Cable (2) - Reposition
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Use a grease pencil to mark the position of the endgate latch before removing the bolt.
Pickup Box Endgate Latch Bolt (1) - Remove
Pickup Box Endgate Latch (2) - Remove