I need to remove the tailgate on a 2007 Silverado pickup. Help. Please. Thanks

remove access panel at back and examine the linkage--handle--latch

what about the tailgate

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If haven't already tried this, bend a hook on the end of coat hanger, try to fish for the rod inside tailgate, maybe you can catch it?

A Bronco tailgate comes off the same as a regular pickup truck. Open the tailgate and remove the cables from both sides. Lift up the passenger side of the tailgate and then slide the driver side towards the passenger side.

To Replace a Tailgate: Tools needed for the replacement:- Star shaped sockets- Flathead Screwdriver- Long Nose Pliers- Shop Light- Dremel w/ disc cutter for plastics, Remove the 2 outer long star shaped screws: Close Tailgate and pull down and out the handle bezel. The bezel itself its being held by 2 plastic anchors. To remove the handle from the tailgate we need to open it. Pull the linkage from both sides inward and the tailgate should open. Remove the 3 large star shaped screws-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tacho Pro 2008

You should be able to get in between the fender and tailgate with a long screwdriver or piece of flat metal and push the catch back into the tailgate. Then pull the handle to release the other side and the gate should open. Hope this helps.

EACH rod has a plastic clip that holds rod to tailgate handle you probably just need to replace the clip. it is a plastic clip that locks on rod insert new one in handle then install rod and snap clip down. to gain access you will have to remove tailgate bezel and these usually break when removing.

no tools required
unhook the cables from the bed
tilt open about 30 degrees and pull out on the right side or maybe the left side

remove handle and pull linkage by hand.

take off pannel and pull on rode