Tailgate - Honda MUV700 big red Service Manual

FRAME/BODY PANELS/EXHAUST SYSTEM
TAILGATE
Remove the bed side panels (page 3·17).
Release the tailgate lock lever to open the tailgate.
While holding the tailgate, remove the two socket
bolts to disconnect the support cables.
Remove the two washer-screws and pivot brackets,
then remove the tailgate from the bed frame.
Remove the following:
- three tapping screws and p ivot pipe
- cap nut, socket bolt, washe r and support cables
- socket bolts, cable stay and lock lever
Inst allation is in the reverse order of removal.
TORQUE:
Lock lever socket bolt: 12 N'm (1.2 kgf·m , 9Ibf.ft)
Bracket washer-screw: 8 N'm (0.8 kgf·m , 5. 9 Ibf.ft)
NOTE :
• The tailgate must be latched on the cargo bed
securely. If it is not latched properly, loosen the
lock lever bolts and adjust the lock leve r to the
suitable position.
BOLTS
TAILGATE
(6 x 19 mm)
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SUPPORT CABLES
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BRACKETS
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WASHER-SCR EWS
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BOLTS
(6x 16 mm )
NUT SCREWS STAY
WASHER TAPPING
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BOLT
LEVER
3-19