Tailgate Cap?
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Tailgate Cap?
I'm trying to install a brand new factory cap on my L99 tailgate.
I removed the old one 12 weeks ago before the truck went to the body shop.
It seems that I had to pry it off with a screwdriver and it seems that I may need to use a soft rubber mallet to get the new one the rest of the way on.
I have it lined up perfectly and all the tabs and the 3 pegs are all through the sheet metal - I just don't want to force it and screw up brand new paint or the cap itself.
Any suggestions? Thanks!!
I removed the old one 12 weeks ago before the truck went to the body shop.
It seems that I had to pry it off with a screwdriver and it seems that I may need to use a soft rubber mallet to get the new one the rest of the way on.
I have it lined up perfectly and all the tabs and the 3 pegs are all through the sheet metal - I just don't want to force it and screw up brand new paint or the cap itself.
Any suggestions? Thanks!!
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From: Palm Bay, Florida
Thanks!! Its actually getting warm here in Florida already.....I'll leave it in the sun for several hours then give it a gentle rap.
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Nice pictures from BWST.
Mine looks like your old one.
The new one looks very ' clean '
As in: she looks real clean!
I have used the palm of my hand before, and later wish I would have used a rubber mallet.
Also I like the idea of leaving out in the sun for a few hours before applying.
Mine looks like your old one.
The new one looks very ' clean '
As in: she looks real clean!
I have used the palm of my hand before, and later wish I would have used a rubber mallet.
Also I like the idea of leaving out in the sun for a few hours before applying.
Last edited by marksman76; Mar 6, 2022 at 08:39 PM. Reason: painful experience
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