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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.
open tailgate and there will be two screws. upper and lower. upper by the tailgate latch.
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.
It is dirty and rusty inside, Needs cleaned and lubed real good.
There are two screws on the iner side by the tailgate. simply unscrew and remove. Very simple and uncomplicted.
If the tailgate is dropped hard it can toggle the locking mechanism. If you don't have a key to unlock the tailgate, you'll have to remove the plastic side of the tailgate (the inside) and flip the locking lever back to the unlocked position. While you have the cover off you might as well put some drops of oil on all of the metal moving parts inside the tailgate.
There are two Philips screws inside the bed. Lower the tailgate and you can see them...
If you have rear speakers in the tailgate, remove the cover(s) and the speaker and reach in and turn the mechanism to open
To replace the bulb for the interior light of a car, one should remove the lens cover, remove the burnt out bulb, inspect the socket for dirt or corrosion, inspect the lens cover for damage, check for loose wires then install the new bulb and replace the cover.
If no obvious screws or cover plugs, it just pulls off. Most door panels do. May have to remove inside handle first if there is one.
It depends on the model year and size of engine cover based on the engine underneath. For 1996 and newer, you generally have to remove the passenger seat in order to get the cover out of the way.
Open the tailgate. Remove the cargo net.The tools and jack are behind a cover in the cargo area on the driver's side. Remove the cover by turning the handle counterclockwise, then pulling out the cover.Take the tools out of the storage compartment.Turn the jack's end bracket counterclockwise to loosen it, then remove the jack.