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How can you open the tailgate on a 1999 Sierra One of the cables that connects to the tailgate latch came loose and you can't get the tailgate open?
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∙ 16y ago
There should be 3 bolts on the inside of the tailgate. Remove these. The black faceplate around the handle will be loose. Push down and tilt out, away from the tailgate. This will expose two plastic tabs. Push down on each tab with a screwdriver to remove the pressure and pull the handle clear. There are two plastic posts on the bottom that fit into holes but they don't require anything special to pop out. The hardest part is to remove the faceplate without breaking the two tabs. Youl'll now see a rod on either side of the handle that is held in place by plastic sleeves (no wonder it broke). I used two cable ties (you can get these at any electronics or hardware store) to secure the rod on each side by looping one over the rod and the other through this one and around the handle. Sounds complicated but it will make sense once you open it up and take a look. I understand that GMC wants you to replace the entire assembly rather than just the two plastic pieces so cable ties are a cheap alternative.
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