GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 189

3. Remove clips from handle assembly and remove
handle.
4. Remove screws from each latch assembly and lift off,
with actuating rods.
Replacement of Trunnion Assembly
1. Lower tailgate half way.
2. Remove both retaining straps.
3. Lift up tailgate at the right side and pull out at the left
side to remove tailgate assembly.
4. Remove two screws from trunnion and remove
trunnion.
Stepside
Endgate Replacement (Fig. 2D-77)
1. Unhook endgate chain assembly at each side.
2. Remove bolt and lock washer from each trunnion in
carrier box endgate.
3. Remove endgate.
4. Reverse procedure for installation. Align slot in
trunnion to coincide with hole in endgate to permit
using a tool to hold trunnion while tightening nut.
REM OVABLE TOP-FOLDING TOP-UTILITY MODELS
Removal
1. Remove access and disconnect courtesy light.
2. Lower the tailgate window and lower the tailgate.
3. Remove six top-to-roof mounting bolts.
4. Remove ten top-to-side panel mounting bolts (5 on
each side).
5. Remove upper spare tire brace by removing brace bolt.
The spare tire brace must be reinstalled after top is
removed.
6. Remove only the rear attaching screws for the side trim
panel (12 for LH panel and 11 for RH panel) so that
the rear of panel can be pulled away to gain access for
removal of hidden top bolt.
If rear roll bar equipment is present, it is necessary to
remove all the attaching screws, 20 on LH side and 19
on R H side, and the 1 bolt attaching the shoulder belt
retractor located behind the access plate on retractor.
Then the trim panel is raised and moved forward
approx. 2 -1 /2 inches so th a t access can be gained
through the cut out in trim panel to remove hidden top
bolt.
7. With assistance, lift the top and move rearward for
removal. T he top should be removed carefully to
prevent flexing of the sides and possible damage.
IN S T A L L A T IO N
P O S IT IO N
Fig. 2D-77--Tailgate
BODY 2D-27
INOTEl INSTALL RODS
IN POSITION S H O W N