Dodge Dakota (ND). Manual — part 1220

INSTALLATION

1. Position the tailgate check cable(s) (3) onto the tail-

gate, install the bolt (1) that secures the tailgate
check cable (3) to the left and right side of the tail-
gate as necessary. Tighten bolt to 23 N·m (17 ft.
lbs.).

2. Slip the cable over the bolt on the cargo box until it

snaps on, securing the lock tab(s) (4).

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LATCH

REMOVAL

1. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the tailgate check

cable (3) to the tailgate.

2. Remove the second bolt (2) to the latch (4) and

remove from the side of the tailgate.

3. Remove the release handle link (5) from the latch

(4).

INSTALLATION

1. Connect the release handle link (5) to the latch

assembly (4).

2. Position the latch assembly (4) into the tailgate and

install the upper bolt (2).

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3. Install the bolt (2) that secures the tailgate check

cable (3) to the tailgate. Tighten both bolts to 23
N·m (17 ft. lbs.).

LATCH STRIKER

REMOVAL

1. Open the tailgate and remove the striker (1) from

the cargo box.

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TAILGATE

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INSTALLATION

1. Install the latch striker (1) and tighten to 34 N·m

(25 ft. lbs.).

RELEASE HANDLE

REMOVAL

NOTE: If equipped with a tailgate cover, it must be
removed to access the release handle mounting
bolts.

1. Remove the three mounting screws (2) to the

release handle (1).

2. Pull out the release handle (2) far enough to dis-

connect the tailgate latch links (3) from the clips
(1).

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