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Tools used
13mm Socket
Ratchet
1. Removing the Tailgate Cable
Remove the 13mm bolt from the bottom of the tailgate cable
Unclip the top of the tailgate cable
Lift the tailgate cable up and off.
2. Installing the Tailgate Cable
Thread the 13mm bolt into the tailgate cable
Insert the 13mm bolt into the tailgate
Clip on the tip of the tailgate cable
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace a tailgate cable on this 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500. It's the same process on a large variety of GM models. The only tool that you're going to need is a 13 millimeter socket, and a ratchet.
You don't need to do anything up here, but you want to remove this 13-millimeter bolt, right here. I'm going to fast-forward as he removes that. Once that lower bolt is removed, you just push the clip up, and off.
You can see here on the left is the old one. On the right is the new one from 1AAuto. They're identical. What you want to do is just put that bolt on by hand first, and tighten it up. Then use your socket and ratchet to tighten it the rest of the way. Now you just want to line that clip up on the bolt, and then pull it down, and it's all set.
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Tools used
15mm Wrench
T40 Socket
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Ratchet
Tools used
15mm Wrench
Rust Penetrant
T40 Bit
Phillips Bit in a Ratchet
Drill
Okay, to start this job, let's just compare it, make sure we're dealing with the correct part. This looks great. The next thing we're gonna wanna do is remove our tail lamp. To do that, use a Phillips head screwdriver and remove both those mounting bolts. Grab the lens. Carefully pull it away. Grab some penetrant. Go ahead and spray this down.
Let's use our 15-millimeter wrench right back here to hold this nut and our T40 Torx bit to take this off. There we go. Go ahead and grab that. Slide it in. Take your nut. We're gonna go ahead and put this together but we're gonna leave it nice and loose. The reason for that is because I want it to be able to move around. The next thing we're gonna wanna do is close the tailgate. When the latch comes up, it's gonna bring this to exactly where it lines up perfectly, and then we'll just go ahead and try to snug this at that point so we know exactly where it needs to go. Close this. All right. So, that's latched in. That seems like its exactly where it needs to be. And snug this. Go ahead and snug it up.
Put our tail lamp back in here. Lined up. Start and bolt the screws. After you've done that, go ahead and snug them right up. Okay, let's test it. Perfect.
Tools used
Torque Wrench
Socket Extensions
Hammer
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Ratchet
T50 Socket
Tools used
Rust Penetrant
15mm Socket
T40 Bit
Phillips Bit in a Ratchet
Ratchet
Tools used
13mm Socket
Socket Extensions
T15 Torx Driver
Ratchet
Trim Tool Set
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Ladislado
March 5, 2021
Everything fit right to specific detail. Easy to install,no special tools
Bruce
July 16, 2021
Quick delivery. Solid replacement part for my 2010 Chevy Silverado
Harley
February 3, 2024
This part works great for my truck
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