Dee Zee DZ43101 User Manual

FOR INSTALLATION ON DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY

PARTS LIST:

ITEM

QTY

TOOLS REQUIRED:

10MM WRENCH

11mm WRENCH

13MM WRENCH

M4 ALLEN WRENCH/SOCKET

M5 ALLEN WRENCH

TAPE MEASURE

PLIERS

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT CAN ONLY

STEP 2)

STEP 3)

BE INSTALLED ON THE

Using a M5 Allen wrench and

Mark one side of the nut and

Apply thread lock to the threads

DRIVER'S SIDE.

a 10mm wrench, install the

count the number of revolutions

on the bolt.

nutsert in the opening by the

to insure the correct number

Install the ball mount plate by

STEP 1)

tailgate pivot point.

of full turns.

threading the bolt through the

Adjust the nutsert tool so

Overtightening the nutsert

plate into the nutsert.

there is 3/4" from the washer

can strip the threads and cause

Tighten with M4 allen.

to the head of the bolt.

the nutsert to be unusable.

Torque to 8 ft-lbs.

Remove the nutsert tool

when installation is complete.

The nutsert should be tightened 9

360 degree turns.

DZ 43101

TAILGATE ASSIST

CHEVY 2007-2011

THREAD LOCK TUBE 1

SHOCK 1

CABLE/BALL MOUNT 1

WASHER 1

BALL MOUNT PLATE 1

BOLT 1

NUTSERT TOOL 1

NUTSERT 1

GROMMET 1

DZ 43101 9/25/2013

DO NOT TURN

FOR INSTALLATION ON DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY

STEP 4)

STEP 5)

STEP 6)

Remove the tailgate cable

Apply thread lock to the threads

Using a pair of pliers, remove

and use a 13mm wrench/socket

on the ball mount.

the retaining clip from the cable

to remove the cable bolt.

Install the ball mount and

end. It may be necessary to

washer into the hole the cable

cut the plastic around it.

bolt was removed from.

Install the cable on the mount

The flat side of the washer

after the clip is removed.

should be towards the front

of the vehicle.

Tighten with an 11mm wrench.

STEP 7)

STEP 8)

STEP 9)

Insert the grommet into the

Install the larger part of the

Install the narrow end of the

hole on the cable mount.

shock on the ball mount.

shock on the ball mount plate

previously installed.

DZ 43101 9/25/2013