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How to Replace Tailgate Striker Bolt 1999-2013 Chevy Silverado
How to Replace Tailgate Striker Bolt 1999-2013 Chevy Silverado
Created on: 2019-01-17
Tools used
15mm Wrench
Torque Wrench
T40 Socket
Phillips Head Screwdriver
15mm Socket
Ratchet
1. Removing the Striker Bolt
Make sure the tailgate is lowered
Remove the tail light, using a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the screws (note: depending on the vehicle, you might need a Torx screwdriver)
Grabbing the tail light from the bottom, pull it out and set it aside
Use a 15mm wrench to loosen the nut and a T40 Torx socket and ratchet to loosen the striker bolt
Once loosened, the nut and bolt can be removed by hand
2. Installing the Striker Bolt
Line up and insert the striker bolt and nut with the location of the old striker bolt (you can also mark the location prior to inserting)
Use a T40 Torx socket and ratchet and a 15mm socket and torque wrench to torque the nut and bolt to 26-foot pounds
Line up and press the tail light back into place
Reinsert the screws and use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten them
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