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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.
To remove the tailgate lock on a 1989 S-10 Blazer, first remove the cover over the inside of the tailgate by removing the bolts on the side and on the handle. Pop the vinyl away from the tailgate. Then remove the bolts holding the lock on and remove the lock.
After you pop the window either with your remote or the button on the dash you can use a very big screwdriver to open the gate. I found a replacement knob for my tailgate with keys at www.rockauto.com, they were very reasonably priced and quick and easy to change out.
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Need to know inside or outside door handle.
The inside of the tailgate, that is the part that faces up when the tailgate is down will have a panel that is held on by screws, it will give you access to the inner workings. Usually it is a little 20 cent retainer that has broken and is available at any parts store.
Most often the cause is two broken clips inside the tail gate mechanism. By pushing upwards you can remove the plastic bezel around the tailgate handle; its just snapped into place. You should now be able to see the mechanism under the handle. There are two metal bars coming in from the sides of the tailgate. These operate the latches on either side of the tailgate. They are attached to the central tailgate handle mechanism by plastic clips. One is pink and one is green; colored to indicate whether they go on the right or the left. You can get these clips from a dealership for about 5 bucks a piece. Hope that helps.
Remove the long access panel from the inside of the tailgate.Unhook the two metal rods from the handle on the inside of the tailgate.Remove the two bolts from the door handle located on the inside of the tailgate.
Seperate valve for outside faucet turned off, broken valve stem inside of outside faucet or handle stripped at faucet.
You will need to remove the door panels, and look up in the door at the handle you will see two nuts that hold the handle and a plastic clip on a rod, remove those and replace handle.
Chances are that your tailgate doesn't keep opening, rather it isn't latching properly. I had a '97 with a similar issue. You need to remove the tailgate handle bezel, and you may be able to lubricate the handle mechanism from that point. Use a white lithium spray grease, or a graphite lubricant. If not, you will need to remove the mechanism from the tailgate.
There are 3 or 4 bolts on the inside of the tail gate. Remove them and the handle should come out. It should be atached to 2 rods that go to the locking mechanism. More than likely one of the small plastic keepers has broken and the rod has come off from the handle. To open the tailgate, simply pull inward on these rods. The small plastic keepers and the plastic bezel around the handle (which is subject to breaking when removed) can be found at any parts house. The clips are usually $2 for an assortment pack and the bezel (which is subject to breaking when removed) is about $15.