Tacoma PreRunner Dbl Cab 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2001)
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Tailgate Release Handle: Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Tailgate Lock (Pop & Lock) Torque Change
ACCESSORIES
AX007-02
October 23, 2002
Title:
TAILGATE LOCK (POP AND LOCK) TORQUE CHANGE
Models:
'95 Through Current Model Year Tacoma
Introduction
The torque specifications for the tailgate lock (pop and lock) assembly on 1995 through current model year Tacoma trucks have been changed as
described below.
Applicable Vehicles
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1995 through current model year Tacoma trucks.
Parts Information
Required Tools & Material
Repair Procedure
The revised nominal "handle mounting screw" torque specification has been reduced from 108 in..lbf to 48 in.lbf (Torque Range = 60 in.lbf to 36 in..lbf)
and is effective immediately (reference DIO Installation Instructions, Rev A [5/31/02], Section II, step A.7.i.).
The new nominal installation torque of 48 in..lbf (Torque Range = 60 in..lbf to 36 in..lbf), has been revised in the DIO Installation Instructions as of
August 2, 2002.
Warranty Information
