Extreme Composites
170 Inwood Dr
Rockdale, TX 76567
512-446-6117
'99 – ‘02 C-5 Tailgate and Rollpan Instructions
Note:
Parts are inside tailgate handle mount for shipping.
1.
Remove tailgate, bumper and spare tire from pickup.
2.Remove
handle, latches, and hinges from tailgate.
3.Set
lenses in openings and mark holes for mounting screws. Drill holes with
1/8" drill. License plate light goes inside tailgate and shines thru the hole
above license plate. Drill 3/16"
holes for license plate light. LP light access is through tailgate handle hole.
You may have to shim the backup light assembly to fit.
4.Mount
latches, hinges, and handle on new tailgate.
5.Test
fit and mount rollpan with self-drilling sheet metal screws. Mount the L shaped
brackets to the rear of the truck frame and drill 3/16' hole in the bottom
inside lip of the rollpan and use sheet metal screws to mount rollpan to
bracket. Drill hole for wiring harness to go through tailgate.
6.Mount
tailgate on truck and check fit.
7.
Remove rollpan and tailgate. Finish sanding. Repair any gel coat chips with
body filler. Wipe tailgate and rollpan with paint thinner and a rag. Sand,
primer and paint tailgate and rollpan.
8.Install
rollpan and tailgate. Wire tailgate to truck trailer light circuit and hook up
ground wire. Install bulbs and lenses.
Use 1157 or 2357 (brighter) bulbs in taillights and 1056 in Backup
lights.
