2500 4x2 Pickup V8-5.9L VIN Z (1994)
Tailgate Latch: Service and Repair
Tailgate Latch
TAILGATE LATCH REMOVAL
1. Remove tailgate latch handle escutcheon.
2. Release tailgate latch and open tailgate.
3. Disengage linkage rod from latch handle.
4. Remove screws holding latch to tailgate.
5. Separate latch from tailgate.
6. Pull latch and linkage rod from tailgate.
7. Reverse the preceding operation for installation.