11. Using 6 of the 8 bolts that were surrounding the
vent in the center of the tailgate (removed in
step 5), thread them into the remaining 6
openings in the Tailgate Tire Carrier. These can
be accessed using a 13mm socket and extension
as shown.
12. Once all the bolts are threaded to the tailgate,
fully tighten all bolts to tailgate only.
Note: If you don’t have an extra-long T50 bit, this install can still be done,
but it may require 2 people. After completing step 12, start by opening the
tailgate and applying upward pressure on the tire carrier and tailgate.
Tighten the bolts on the inside of the hinges (Pictured in step 14). You then
need to check and verify that the tailgate closes and latches properly. If it
does not, loosen the bolts, adjust and retighten. It may take several tries.
13. With the tailgate closed use the Extra Long T-50 bit, tighten the 2 bolts on
the passenger side of each hinge (1 bolt per hinge). Note: If you do not have
an extra-long T50 bit. With the tailgate closed, you will need to remove the
9/16 bolts from the hinges. Leaving the tailgate latched, carefully swing the
tailgate out from the hinges to access and tighten the remaining 2 T50 bolts.
14. Open the tailgate and tighten the 4 bolts on
the inside of each hinge (2 bolts per hinge)
Note: If you’re following the instructions for
install without the extra-long T50 bit, you
already tightened these bolts after step 12
15. Tighten the 9/16” bolts through the hinges.
Note: Because the hinges are designed to
have a high quality, precision fit, they may feel slightly resistive at first.
