NOTE:
Put on gloves to protect your hands.
Take care not to scratch the tailgate or the related parts.
Remove these items:
Tailgate lower trim panel
Rear license trim
Disconnect the tailgate opener cable (A) from the tailgate handle (B), and remove the nuts. Take care not to kink the cable.
From outside of the tailgate, pull out the tailgate handle (A), then remove it.
Install the handle in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
Make sure the tailgate opener cable is connected securely.
Make sure the tailgate opens properly.
A/T Housing Reverse Idler Gear Installation (A/T)
Lightly coat the reverse idler gear shaft (A), the needle bearing (B),
and new O-rings (C) with lithium grease.
Assemble the new O-rings and the needle bearing on the reverse ...
Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles. ...
Carrying Cargo
Your vehicle has several convenient storage areas:
• Glove box
• Front door pockets
• Seat-back pocket
• Center pocket
• Cargo area side pocket
• Cargo area, including the rear sea ...