Tundra 4WD V8-4.6L (1UR-FE) (2010)
9. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK KEY CYLINDER
(a) Pull off the snap ring and remove the tail gate lock key cylinder.
10. REMOVE TAIL GATE LOCK STRIKER
(a) Using a T40 "TORX" socket, remove the 4 screws and 2 tail gate lock strikers.
11. REMOVE REAR COMBINATION LIGHT ASSEMBLY LH See: Lighting and Horns/Tail Lamp/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
12. REMOVE SIDE GATE SUPPORT SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
(a) Using a screwdriver, remove the side gate support while releasing the 2 clips.
HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
13. REMOVE TAIL GATE STAY ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the deck side shaft and tail gate stay from the body.
(b) Remove the gate side shaft and tail gate stay.
HINT
Use the same procedures described above for the other side.
14. REMOVE REAR BODY TAIL GATE ASSEMBLY
(a) Pull up the tail gate in the direction of arrow 1 from the tail gate hinge assembly RH slot as shown in the illustration.