Extreme Composites
170 Inwood Dr
512-446-6117
’94 – ‘03 S-10 C-5 style Tailgate Instructions
Note:
Parts are inside tailgate handle mount for shipping.
1.
Remove tailgate from pickup.
2.Remove
handle and latches from existing tailgate and reinstall in new tailgate. Latch
rods will have to be bent to fit new tailgate
3.
Mount handle in handle re-locater.
4.Set
lenses and backup light in openings and mark the holes. Remove lenses and drill
holes with a 1/8'' drill.
5.Install
rollpan with self-drilling screws. Fabricate bracket to mount bottom of
rollpan. Install tailgate and check for fit. Rollpan and tailgate can be sanded
to fit the opening. If tailgate won't close, inside ends may need to be sanded
to fit gap or hinges adjusted. The hinges can be slightly bent and or the
latches can be shimmed to help center the tailgate. Also the hinges can be
adjusted vertically and in and out. Cut
hole in the top of roll pan for wiring harness to go through and drill
1/4" hole for ground wire. If tailgate hits top edge of rollpan, sand
bottom edge of tailgate to fit. Finish sanding top seam of tailgate. Remove
tailgate and rollpan and repair any gel coat chips with body filler. Wipe with
paint thinner and a rag. Sand, primer and paint tailgate and rollpan.
6.After
tailgate is painted, install license plate light through tailgate handle hole
and install lenses, bulbs and backup lights. Use 1157 or 2357 (brighter) bulbs
for taillights and 1056 bulbs for the backup lights.
7.Install tailgate, plug in harness and hook up ground wire. If plug does not fit, cut plug off of your tail light harness and wire it to tailgate wiring harness
