Dee Zee Tailgate Assist Installation Instructions ... - RealTruck.com

DZ 43203TAILGATE ASSISTFORD F-150 1997-2003SUPERDUTY 1999-2011PARTS LIST:ITEMQTYTHREAD LOCK TUBE 1SHOCK 1BALL MOUNT PLATE 1NUTSERT TOOL 1BALL MOUNT 1NUTSERT 1TORX WRENCH 1TOOLS REQUIRED:T-50 TORXM6 ALLEN WRENCH16MM WRENCH13MM WRENCHTAPE MEASURESUPERDUTY ONLY8MM WRENCH11MM WRENCHSTEP 1) STEP 2) STEP 3)Adjust the nutsert tool so Using a M6 Allen wrench and Mark one side of the nut and Apply thread lock to thethere is 3/4" from the washer a 13mm wrench, install the count the number of revolutions threads of the ball mount.to the head of the bolt. nutsert in the opening by the to insure the correct number Install the ball mount into thetailgate pivot point. of full turns. nutsert using a 16mmOvertightening the nutsertwrench/socket.can strip the threads and causethe nutsert to be unusable.Remove the nutsert toolwhen installation is complete.The nutsert should NOT betightened any more than 9360 degree turns.

STEP 4) STEP 5) STEP 6) STEP 7)Use a T50 torx socket or the Install the bolt removed from Install the cable back onto Install the narrow end of thewrench provided to remove the the previous step through the the cable bolt, and the shock on the ball mountcable bolt. Remove the tailgate hole in the ball mount plate back larger part of the shock previously installed.cable from the bolt. into the hole. on the ball mount.Tighten the bolt with the T50.STEP 8) Inside the taillight opening ,use an 11mm socket to remove the2 nuts holding the rubber blockin place.Using a 8mm wrench/socket,remove the 2 bolts holding thetaillight in palce.There will still be 2 clipsholding the taillight in place.Pull the taillight towards therear of the vehicle to remove,After removing the rubber blockreinstall the taillight.If the rubber block is not removed,it will interfere with the shock.