!Before installation, confirm that:
This product can only be installed on the driver's side. After installation, periodically check the upper and lower mounting positions to ensure the components are not loosened due to repeated use. If any mounting position is found to be loose, retighten the hardware as needed.
This is the installation process for the TA-C-0005: 2019-2024 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit,provided for your reference during installation.
Step 1:
Use a 10mm wrench to remove the two bolts near the driver's side of the cargo box.
Step 2:
This product can only be installed on the driver's side. After installation, periodically check the upper and lower mounting positions to ensure the components are not loosened due to repeated use. If any mounting position is found to be loose, retighten the hardware as needed.
This is the installation process for the TA-C-0005: 2019-2024 Chevy Silverado GMC Sierra 1500 Tailgate Assist Shock Kit,provided for your reference during installation.
Step 1:
Use a 10mm wrench to remove the two bolts near the driver's side of the cargo box.
Step 2:
Align the larger mounting plate with the exposed hole; the ball joint bracket should be positioned close to the cargo box.Use the bolts removed in step 1 and tighten them fully.
Step 3:
Use a 13mm wrench to remove the original bolt securing the tailgate safety tether on the driver's side.
Step 4:
Using the same tool, thread the existing bolt through the smaller mounting plate; the ball joint bracket should be at the bottom. Install the tailgate safety tether and tighten it fully.
Step 5:
We provide polyester film to prevent parts from sliding on the truck bed and tailgate. Apply the polyester film to the truck bed and tailgate, especially where the tailgate auxiliary components will be close during opening/closing. The arrows in the diagram indicate where to install the polyester film. The vehicle shown in the diagram is only an example of polyester film installation. Your vehicle may differ from the one shown in the diagram.
Step 6:
Install the thicker end of the shock absorber onto the upper ball joint mount. Install the thinner end of the shock absorber onto the ball joint mounting bracket on the rear bumper.
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