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.

Remove the tailgate from the truck and set on saw horses or a work bench.

Remove inside inspection panel cover and disconnect rods from handle. Unbolt handle from tailgate.

Use the supplied template and line up the holes on the template with the holes on the inspection panel cover.

Trace out the dotted line area, this is the area that you will cut out. Using a die grinder with a cutting disc or use a drill and a jigsaw with a steel cutting blade. Drill four 5/16" holes, one in each corner. Then using a die grinder or jigsaw cut from corner to corner. Now bolt the handle to the relocater and place on the inspection panel. Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill six holes to mount the relocater to the inspection panel.

Place inspection panel back on the tailgate and hook the rods back into the handle and bolt inspection panel back to the tailgate.

Remove all paint from the orginial handle lip and approximately 2" around the existing handle
hole.

Place supplied handle hole cover over existing hole and spot weld into place. We recommend a mig (wire feed) welder. NOTE: Welding one continuous line will cause tailgate to warp.

Tack a small area then let cool and repeat until complete.

Grind down the welds and finish off with body filler, block sand, primer and paint. Now your are ready to re-install the tailgate back onto the truck.