Toyota Tundra 2nd generation (2007-2013) Tailgate Handle Replacement

Scritto Da: Brandon Gibson
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Toyota Tundra 2nd generation (2007-2013) Tailgate Handle Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

9

Tempo Necessario

30 minuti

Introduzione

In this guide you will be replacing the tailgate handle. 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra - Tailgate Handle, Textured Black model number (690900C051) is the part you will be using. Make sure to go slow as these screws are very easy to strip. The broken tailgate handle needs to be replaced because you won’t be able to lift it up and down, causing the whole truck bed to be less usable. After this guide you should be able to use your truck bed to its fullest capacity as needed.

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    • Remove the Torx-head screws (23.2mm) on the inside panel of the tailgate, using the torx T25 screwdriver.

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    • Pull off the panel and then pull cables inward, causing tailgate to release and go down.

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    • Remove rubber pieces from cable and pull cable from insert.

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    • Use your 5/16th-in. wrench to turn bolt counter clockwise and remove the bolts (18.5mm).

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    • Push in black clip to let handle fall out.

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    • Put new tailgate handle back in.

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    • Hand twist in bolts; then tighten with wrench.

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    • Insert cable back into socket and press rubber lock onto cable.

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    • Put panel back into place and screw in using your torx -T25 screwdriver.

Conclusione

This Device is a medium hardness fix but, with hard-work it can be achieved in only about 30 minutes

Autore

Brandon Gibson

Membro da: 27/03/20

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2 commenti

You skipped the problematic part about changing the lock.

Declan Haptism -

I’m about to replace my handle.. I also need the 4 white clips that help align the latch rods. Mine were old brittle and all broken. Any chance you have a part number for those small clips?

Ryan Rodriguez -