For best results, please read all instructions thoroughly prior to attempting installation of your SIR MICHAEL’S tailgate handle relocater. SIR MICHAEL’S recommends the use of approved hand, eye and ear safety equipment while performing this installation. If you have any questions concerning the installation of your SIR MICHAEL’S tailgate handle relocater please contact our customer service department at (714) 379-6800, Monday through Friday between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST).
NOTE: Any part that is modified and/or painted are non returnable.

1. Remove the tailgate from the truck and place face down on saw horses or work bench. NOTE: IF USING A SKIN, HANDLE RELOCATER MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE THE TAILGATE SKIN IS WELDED-ON.

2. Remove the three screws that hold the handle in place, unhook the rods and then remove handle from the tailgate.

3. Remove the end latches from the tailgate and set aside.

4. Measure areas for cut-outs using diagrams A . Use a die grinder or jigsaw to cut out marked areas (Fig 1). On the front side, Cut the area to clear for the relocater. See Figure 2& 3.

5. After all cutting is complete, reinstall end latches into tailgate with the ends of the rods pointed up. The rods will now push up into the handle.

6. Bolt your factory tailgate handle into the SIR MICHAEL’S relocater. Place the relocater into the back side of the tailgate. Hook up the latch rods onto the handle. NOTE: Over a period of time the rod clips tend to detriorate, some times it is necessary to put a tack weld on the rod so it will stay in place.

7. Mount the relocater to the tailgate using the ten #8 screws provided. See figure 4. Once mounted, test the handle making sure it moves up freely. WD40 works good to loosen it up a little.

Fig 1	Fig 2
Fig 3	Fig 4