How to Replace Tailgate Cable 1995-2004 Toyota Tacoma
Created on: 2011-12-07
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, snapped, rusted, frayed or cut tail gate cables or straps on Toyota Tacoma, years 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, and 04.
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step 1 :Removing the Tailgate Cable
- Remove the Phillips screw that holds the tailgate cable to the truck bed
- Pull the cable off the truck bed
- Twist the plastic washer off the cable
- Slide the cable off the tailgate
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step 2 :Installing the Tailgate Cable
- Slide the cable onto the tailgate
- Thread the screw through the tailgate cable
- Put the plastic washer on the tailgate cable
- Put the cable into place on the truck bed
- Tighten the Phillips screw into the truck bed
- Close the tailgate, making sure the cable bends inward
Tools needed
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Phillips Bit in a Ratchet
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to show you tailgate cable replacement on this 2002 Toyota Tacoma, a pretty easy process. All you need is a screwdriver bit that goes into a ratchet. Usually you need a little extra leverage to get those loose.
For your tailgate cables, you're going to want a Phillips bit like this that you can put on a ratchet. It gives you some extra leverage. Push it in. Make sure your other side is supported, so you don't end up denting your tailgate. You'll want to remove this plastic washer, by grabbing a hold of it and unscrewing it. Now your cable can just come up and off.
The new cable from 1A Auto, very simply you just put on and turn it. Make sure you have the plastic. Feed that through. Put your washer on, and then put this down on. Make sure the first few times, when you close your tailgate you force that cable down. Make sure it bends down the correct way.
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