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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.
Remove the plastic cover on the tailgate. There are screws in the top and sides. After that you should have access to the area where you see the lock. You will have to pull a pin to remove the lock and it should fall right out.
My Avalanche tailgate locks when I lock the 4 doors with the remote or door lock
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.
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The rear tailgate lock on my taurus wagon will not unlock. How do I open the back panel to get to the mechanism
remove the inner door panel, you can access the bolts from the inside of the door.
Remove the tailgate trim panel. Disconnect the remote control rod from the remote control. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Unbolt the latch and remove the remote control. Disconnect the lock knob rod from the remote control and remove the rod. Disconnect the lock cylinder rod from the lock cylinder. Unbolt the remote control and remove it from the liftgate. Remove 2 nuts that hold the outside handle and take it out of the liftgate. Installation is the reverse of the removal steps.
You can turn the key until just the power is on, and push the down switch to the lower right of the dash, or use a key in the lock on the back of the tailgate (if you have the key).
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How do you replace the tailgate lock on a isuzu wizard 1999
With an uncle and a hammer.