How to Remove Tailgate Locking Plate from a Load Lid

Some customers want the ability to remove the tailgate locking plate from their handle assembly so they can open the tailgate without lifting the lid. Here's how to do it:

1) Remove the Bolts shown below by using an allen key on the top of the lid and some vice grips on the nutserts under the lid (to prevent these from spinning)

2) Remove the handle to expose the Locking Plate:

3) The Locking Plate will be held on with industral bonding glue so will require force to release it from the lid shell:

4) Now, re-install the Utemaster Handle. First, run a solid bead of sealer around the holes:

5) Re-install the handle:

This is an example of a lid with the locking plate:

To a lid without the locking pate: