Tailgate step
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Tailgate step
my bed step has stopped ejecting when you press the button. It used to pop out enough to get my fingers in to pull it out but now it doesn't move and I have to claw it out. Anyone have a clue what causes it to eject? Before I start taking it apart I wanted to see how far everyone else's pops out of at all.
Ps I think my linex installers may have reinstalled it incorrectly.
Ps I think my linex installers may have reinstalled it incorrectly.
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Join Date: Sep 2016
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Mine failed and is currently in shop for that along with keyless entry failing to work on demand aka only locks or unlocks when feels like it. Along with paint discoloration yellow streaks on hood and bed of truck.
Once I hear back what the problem was I will update you. I am guessing it is the assist arm that ejects the step. That yellow handled part.
Once I hear back what the problem was I will update you. I am guessing it is the assist arm that ejects the step. That yellow handled part.
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I messed with it a little. I noticed when completely shut the left side (handle side) was sticking out a little. Can't figure out why but open and shut using only the left side (not the center) and On closing the step was shut completely with a uniform gap all the way across. And pushing the button ejected it properly. If shut from the center the left side doesn't Close completely. I think this is what doesn't allow the yellow handle to push out the step. More to come when I have some more free time.
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I had the same problem with mine, I push the button and it would not pop out I had to pry it out with my fingers. I fixed mine by removing the top tailgate plate from the back inside, held by small torx screws. You need to take this plate off so you can hold on to another torx nut inside the step to remove a nut. Then with the step pulled out, take off the 2 torx screw and one nut on each side of the step (the nut after loosening you will need to reach back to hold another conical nut so it doesn't keep spinning). You don't need to remove the screws/nut all the way just enough where the two post can move. You can move the post up and down a good 1/4 to 1/2 inch after the screws are lose. I just held the post in the full up position while tightening. It popped out with ease after!
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So the button is spring loaded and simply releases a catch on the tailgate. You can see the catch when the step is extended out. However, what actually nudges the step out when you push the button and release the catch are springs inside the tailgate that push on the 'legs' of the step when it is retracted. You can feel the spring pressure as you push the step back in, it exists for maybe the last 2 inches of travel before the step latches in.
If it isn't working, I would suggest lubricating both the catch and the area in the tailgate where the step retracts in to. You might need to remove the tailgate panel to do the job properly.
If it isn't working, I would suggest lubricating both the catch and the area in the tailgate where the step retracts in to. You might need to remove the tailgate panel to do the job properly.
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I had the same problem with mine, I push the button and it would not pop out I had to pry it out with my fingers. I fixed mine by removing the top tailgate plate from the back inside, held by small torx screws. You need to take this plate off so you can hold on to another torx nut inside the step to remove a nut. Then with the step pulled out, take off the 2 torx screw and one nut on each side of the step (the nut after loosening you will need to reach back to hold another conical nut so it doesn't keep spinning). You don't need to remove the screws/nut all the way just enough where the two post can move. You can move the post up and down a good 1/4 to 1/2 inch after the screws are lose. I just held the post in the full up position while tightening. It popped out with ease after!
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Any updates to this problem. Mine has not worked right from day one. Once I pry it open the first time it will continue to work right after. But after it sits for a few minutes it quits working again. It does not appear to be hanging up. It feels more like the springs don't have much force to them.
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I don't really care...I can dig the step out fairly easily. On the other hand, my truck has a new media bay sliding door on order for that problem, and when the dealer calls me, maybe I'll make them address this issue as well! That's the beauty of warranty!