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Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual - part 1221
INSTALLATION
1. Position the release handle (3) in the tailgate and
connect the latch links (3) to the clips (1).
2. Remove the three mounting screws (2) to the
release handle (1). Tighten bolts to 7 N·m (60 in.
lbs.).
NOTE: If equipped with a tailgate cover, it must be
reinstalled after the release handle mounting bolts
are tightened.
TAILGATE
REMOVAL
1. Open the tailgate (4).
2. Disconnect the tailgate check cables (3) from the
cable bolts (2) locate below each tailgate striker (1)
(Refer to 23 - BODY/TAILGATE/CHECK CABLE -
REMOVAL).
3. Partially close the tailgate so that the notch in the
right side tailgate pivot aligns with the flats on the
right side tailgate hinge.
4. Lift the tailgate upward and disconnect the tailgate
pivot from the right side tailgate hinge.
5. Carefully slide the tailgate to the right and discon-
nect it from the left side tailgate hinge and remove
the tailgate.
6. If required, remove the bushing (5) from each tail-
gate hinge.
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TAILGATE
ND