1. Remove Driver side taillight.

2. Drill a 5/16 hole 1.25″ down and 0.75″ from the center of the tailgate cable bolt on the bed side. *Reference Picture*

3. Attach the ballstud with the jam nut on inside of taillight opening.

4. Remove factory tailgate hinge bolt and install short M8 ball stud in hole with Blue thread locker..

5. Install Tailgate Saver – 99-06 GMC Chevy Truck with small shaft pointing down. *Reference Picture*

6. Cycle through tailgate operation carefully and make sure there are no interferences.

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