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06 Silverado tailgate stuck closed

The rod end on the left hand side has fell off down inside the tailgate.
This is not behind the handle but attached to the other end near taillight. I need to open the tailgate to repair, but i cannot get it opened. Help.

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  • Anonymous Oct 28, 2012

    Cy Schousobe's solution mentions "pushing the catch back into the tailgate" which is true of older trucks. On my 2002, the catch locks around a post when the gate is closed. I can't get the catch to release by applying pressure with a screwdriver. Any ideas on this type of latch?

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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.

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