Tundra Regular Cab SR5 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2000)
Torque: 26 N.m (270 kgf.cm, 20 ft.lbf)
c. Employ the same manner described above to the other side.
3. INSTALL TAILGATE LOCK STRIKER
Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 tailgate lock strikers with the 4 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
4. INSTALL TAILGATE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
Install the tailgate handle assembly with the 2 bolts.
Torque: 5.0 N.m (51 kgf.cm, 44 in.lbf)
5. INSTALL TAILGATE LOCK
a. Using a torx socket wrench, install the 2 tailgate locks with the 4 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T40 (Part No. 09042-00020 or locally manufactured tool)
Torque: 13 N.m (133 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Connect the 2 tailgate lock links to the tailgate lock control
6. INSTALL SERVICE HOLE COVER
Using a torx socket wrench, install the service hole cover with the 8 torx screws.
Torx socket wrench: T30 (Part No. 09042-00030 or locally manufactured tool)