The tailgate cables on the S10 may have to be drilled out and must be riveted in place. GM has a recall on these cables and will replace them, parts and labor for no charge at the dealership.
The latch assembly and cable is one piece.
The tailgate latch comes off with the cable. It is one piece.
Unfortunally you can't replace just the cables. They come with the latch assembly and there is a left and right.
You are in luck. GM has a recall on these cables and will replace them for free. Contact your local GM dealer.
First you need to remove the trim bezel around the handle on the outside of the tailgate. Then remove the three bolts on the inside of the tailgate,that hold the handle in place. Next remove the latching mechanism rods from the handle,and remove the handle from the tailgate.
Open the tailgate, remove the retaining cables from the studs, pull out on the passenger side of the tailgate.
The left or right tailgate cable comes as an assembly that includes the left or right side tailgate latch.
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Remove the panel behind the latch then remove the clip from the lock and it comes right out, it isn't connected to any mechanism inside the tailgate.
open tailgate. unclip the cables that hold tailgate level they will unclip from the top anchor post without using any tools.then lift tailgate from left side so as tailgate hinge comes up from pivot point. then slide tailgate little to the left and you should have tailgate in your hands
1. lower tailgate 2. remove the two screws ( one of them is behind the tailgate "catch" bracket ) 3. pull out the light housing 4. the bulb holder is kind of a asprin bottle and you must push it it and turn, pull out bulb and replace
You replace the brakes on an ABS S10 the same way you replace brakes on a non ABS S10.