1. Unbolt the tailgate and supports (FIG. 11-1).
2. Remove and save 2 tailgate strikers
and washers (FIG. 11-1).
3. Drill out the center hole of each
washer, removed with striker,
using .406" drill bit.
4. Insert an M10 x 25 hex head
bolt (Kit item), with drilled-out
washer, in each hole where
tailgate strikers were removed
(FIG. 11-2).
5. Support rear bumper and trailer
hitch (FIG. 11-3) before unbolting
the bumper brackets and trailer
hitch.
NOTE: When liftgate is installed on
the truck the tailgate, trailer
hitch, and rear bumper
cannot be reinstalled.
6. Unbolt and remove rear bumper,
bumper brackets, and trailer hitch
(FIG. 11-3).
LIFT CORPORATION Sht. 11 of 76 DSG#
PREPARING PICKUP TRUCK
M-24-01
TAILGATE
STRIKER & WASHER
(2 PLACES)
SUPPORT
(2 PLACES)
REMOVING TAILGATE & SUPPORTS
M10 X 25 BOLT &
DRILLED .406" WASHER
(2 PLACES)
REPLACING STRIKERS WITH
BOLT & WASHER
FIG. 11-2
BUMPER MOUNTING
BRACKETS
REMOVING REAR BUMPER
Rev. - Date: 05/07/24
RUBBER PAD
(REF)
TAILGATE
HINGE (REF)
TAILGATE
FIG. 11-1
TRAILER
HITCH
REAR
BUMPER
FIG. 11-3