Dee Zee DZ43203 User Manual

FOR INSTALLATION ON DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY

PARTS LIST:

ITEM

QTY

TOOLS REQUIRED:

T-50 TORX

M6 ALLEN WRENCH

16MM WRENCH

13MM WRENCH

TAPE MEASURE

16MM DEEPWELL SOCKET

SUPERDUTY ONLY

8MM WRENCH

11MM WRENCH

NOTE: THIS PRODUCT CAN ONLY

STEP 2)

STEP 3)

BE INSTALLED ON THE

Using a M6 Allen wrench and

Mark one side of the nut and

Apply thread lock to the

DRIVER'S SIDE.

a 13mm wrench, install the

count the number of revolutions

threads of the ball mount.

nutsert in the opening by the

to insure the correct number

Install the ball mount into the

STEP 1)

tailgate pivot point.

of full turns.

nutsert using a 16mm

Adjust the nutsert tool so

Overtightening the nutsert

wrench/socket.

there is 3/4" from the washer

can strip the threads and cause

Torgue to 12 ft-lbs

to the head of the bolt.

the nutsert to be unusable.

with 16mm deepwell socket

Remove the nutsert tool

when installation is complete.

The nutsert should be tightened 9

360 degree turns.

DZ 43203

TAILGATE ASSIST

FORD F-150 1997-2003

SUPERDUTY 1999-2011

THREAD LOCK TUBE 1

SHOCK 1

BALL MOUNT PLATE 1

NUTSERT TOOL 1

BALL MOUNT 1

NUTSERT 1

TORX WRENCH 1

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DO NOT TURN

FOR INSTALLATION ON DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY

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 the

wrench provided to remove the

the previous step through the

the cable bolt, and the

shock on the ball mount

cable 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 the

2 nuts holding the rubber block

in place.

Using a 8mm wrench/socket,

remove the 2 bolts holding the

taillight in palce.

There will still be 2 clips

holding the taillight in place.

After removing the rubber block

Pull the taillight towards the

reinstall the taillight.

rear of the vehicle to remove,

If the rubber block is not removed,

it will interfere with the shock.

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