Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1641

23 -16 BODY COMPONENTS B R
SCREW TAILGATE
J9423-32
Fig, 7 Tailgate Latch Handle
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TAILGATE LATCH •
REMOVAL (FIG. 8)
SILENCER
J9423-33
Fig. 8 Tailgate Latch
(1) Remove tailgate latch handle escutcheon.
(2) Release tailgate latch and open tailgate.
(3) Disengage linkage rod from latch handle.
(4) Remove screws holding latch to tailgate.
(5) Separate latch from tailgate.
(6) Pull latch and linkage rod from tailgate.
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TAILGATE LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
(1) Release tailgate latch and open tailgate.
(2) Mark outline of striker on cargo box jamb to
aid installation.
(3) Using a Torx drive wrench, remove striker from
cargo box (Fig. 9).
Fig. 9 Tailgate Latch Striker
INSTALLATION
Reverse the preceding operation.
TAILGATE PROTECTOR
REMOVAL
(1) Release tailgate latch and open tailgate.
(2) Remove fasteners holding protector cap to top
of tailgate (Fig. 10).
(3) Separate tailgate protector from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position tailgate protector on vehicle.
(2) Install fasteners holding protector cap to top of
tailgate.
(3) Close tailgate.