Colorado 4WD L5-3.5L VIN 6 (2005)
Tailgate Striker: Service and Repair
Striker Replacement - Endgate
Removal Procedure
1. Open and support the endgate.
2. Remove the support cable (1) from the endgate striker bolt by sliding the cable forward and off the striker bolt head.
3. Remove the bolts retaining the endgate striker to the body.
4. Remove the endgate striker from the body.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the endgate striker to the body.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts retaining the endgate striker to the body.
Tighten the endgate striker bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the support cable (1) onto the head of the striker bolt, sliding the cable rearward until the bolt head is retaining in the keyhole slot.
4. Remove the endgate support and close the endgate.
