User Manual

Installation
Instructions
Tailgate Lock
PL5400 Series
Toyota Tacoma
2005 - UP
Step 6: If the lock operates
properly, reinstall the access panel.
Step 1: Remove the T30 torx (star) screws from the inside of the tailgate that hold the access
panel in place. Remove the access panel by lifting the bottom and sliding it out of the top
plastic trim piece. You may have to lift the trim piece up away from the tailgate in the middle to
allow the access panel down to slide down.
Step 2: Remove the latch rods from the plastic clips (1). Do this by turning the
clips off of the rod and lift the rod out of the clip.
-If truck has a back up camera, remove the two 10mm bolts (2) that hold the
camera and holder onto the OEM handle.
-Remove the two 10mm bolts (3) that hold the handle into the tailgate. Hold the
handle in place to prevent the handle from falling out.
-Push the two plastic tabs of the gasket in towards the handle past the sheet metal
and remove the handle from the tailgate.
Step 3: *** THE LEFT DRIVER’S SIDE LATCH ROD NEEDS TO BE FLIPPED
END FOR END*** in order to allow for the lock assembly. (The Handle Assembly
may work without flipping latch rod, but it may lead to premature failure.) Do this
by popping the latch rod out of the black clip, which is located at the center of the
rod. Push the rod towards the bottom of the tailgate to pop it out of clip. Next
remove the rod from the driver side latch. This latch clip is towards the driver side
of the tailgate under the sheet metal inside the tailgate. This clip is the same type
as the ones on the handle. Turn the clip off of the rod and lift the rod out of the
clip. Flip the rod end for end so the bent part of the rod is closer to the driver side
latch. The rod will run along the top part of the tailgate as shown in the picture.
Insert the rod end into the latch clip and snap the clip onto the rod. (The rod will not
get clipped back into the center black clip)
Step 4: Remove the plastic gasket by pulling it off the OEM handle and reinstall it onto the
Pop and Lock handle ensuring it is seated on the 3 plastic posts.
-Install the Pop and Lock handle into the tailgate. Start by verifying that the black plastic
toggle on the back of the pop and lock is pushed to the unlock position and the metal rod
clip plate is rotated fully clockwise (as shown in the bottom picture). You may have to hold
the plate rotated as you install the handle. Put the bottom of the handle into the tailgate
first then rock the top of the handle into the tailgate. The tabs on the gasket should snap
past the sheet metal. (Hold the handle in place to prevent the handle from falling out).
-Install the two 10mm bolts that fasten the handle to the tailgate.
-If truck has backup camera, remove the camera cover from the PL5400 by pushing in on
the 2 snap tabs and popping the cover off of the handle. Position camera on the handle. If
the metal rod from the handle interferes, slide the rod back out of the way. Install the two
10mm bolts to fasten camera.
-Install the rods into the clips and turn the clips till they snap onto the rods.
(Do not install the access panel back onto the truck yet)
Step 5: - Code the lock to the truck key. CAUTION: the lock can only be coded once.
Only insert key intended for everyday use.
1. Remove protective label from lock face.
2. FULLY INSERT THE KEY intended for everyday use.
3. Rotate key clockwise until it stops while maintaining full key insertion. Lock is
now fully coded and ready for everyday use.
4. Test lock for proper operation. Turn the key clockwise and back to center to lock.
Turn the key counter clock wise and back to center to unlock.
Package Contents: Handle Assembly
Instructions
Tools Required: T30 Torx (Star) Bit/Driver
10mm Wrench
Technical Support:
Call 1-800-342-5911
[e-mail]
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