How To Replace Tailgate Cables 1999-2006 GMC Sierra
Created on: 2010-02-05
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, snapped, rusted, frayed or cut tail gate cables or straps on GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado, years 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, and 06.
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Do not remove both cables at the same time
step 1 :Removing the Tailgate Cable
- Remove the 1/2" bolt on the tailgate cable
- Remove the cable
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step 2 :Installing the Tailgate Cable
- Insert the cable into place
- Tighten the bolt to the cable
- Repeat the process for the other side
Tools needed
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Ratchet
1/2 Inch Socket
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Hi, I'm Mike Green. I'm one of the owners of 1A Auto. I want to help you save time and money repairing or maintaining your vehicle. I'm going to use my 20-plus years experience restoring and repairing cars and trucks like this to show you the correct way to install parts from 1AAuto.com. The right parts installed correctly: that's going to save you time and money. Thank you and enjoy the video.
In this video, we'll be installing a tailgate cable on a 2004 GMC Sierra. It's basically the same as any GMC Sierra or Silverado from 1999 to 2006. The only tool you'll need is a 1/2 inch wrench.
Open up the tailgate. You got a bolt here. It's a ½ inch bolt. Remove that. If it's frayed, you can replace it. Not a difficult thing to replace at all. Most people can do it. If you're wondering how, that's how. A couple of keys, make sure if you're replacing one, the other one's in good shape. You don't want the tail gate to fall because if it falls, it will hit the bumper and it will get dented. Don't take them off both at the same time.
Just one little thing: When you're tightening it, you see the tailgate cable's made to go around the flint in this bolt. You need to lift up and make sure the tailgate cable goes on the bolt, and then tighten it. This allows that to keep moving. If you're tightening it up with getting it in that right spot, basically what will happen is your tailgate will just going to stay like this. This would end up pinching into there and probably damaging and scratching things. That's about it.
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