Tacoma PreRunner 2WD V6-3.4L (5VZ-FE) (2003)
Tailgate: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. REMOVE SERVICE HOLE COVER
Remove the 12 screws and service hole cover.
2. DISCONNECT TALE GATE LOCK LINK FROM TAILGATE LOCK CONTROL
3. REMOVE TAILGATE CABLE
a. Disconnect the tailgate cable from the tailgate.
b. Remove the bolt and tailgate cable from the body.
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
Torque: 14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
4. REMOVE TAILGATE LOCK FROM TAILGATE
a. Remove the 2 screws and tailgate lock.
b. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
5. REMOVE TAILGATE LOCK STRIKERS
Remove the 4 screws and tailgate lock strikers.
Torque: 12 N.m (120 kgf.cm, 9 ft.lbf)
6. REMOVE TAILGATE
Remove the 4 screws and tailgate.
Torque:28 N.m (290 kgf.cm, 19 ft.lbf) for A