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tailgate stuck closed
on my 03 1500, i try to open the tailgate, and it wont come down. but when i push on it (to close it normally) it latches again. i need to fix that to get to the rear lights. i need to change a bulb.
any suggestions?
thanks
Cory Burnett
any suggestions?
thanks
Cory Burnett
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so you cant get it unlatched?? or you can get it unlatched it just dont move..are both sides unlatching??? i'd say one of the little plactic pieces of the rods that make come unlatched broke...
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Try unbolting the bolts on the rear of the tailgate. You then can pull out the latch mechanism. From there, you should be able to manually open each latching mechanism.
Hope this helps
Eric
Hope this helps
Eric
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x2 with kawi and stylez. my friend slammed the tailgate on my 04 1500 and broke one of the plastic pieces that hold the rod to the handle so only one side was unlatching. you can take off the bezel trim piece and see the latch assembly. good luck
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