I replaced mine by dismantling the plate on the backside of the tailgate (the side that you walk on when the gate is down). There are a number of screws to take out. Once the plate is off the latch (mine was black plastic) is exposed and can be removed with 2 bolts. I got a big surprise when I took this very simple plastic latch to the Ford dealer and found they wanted $65 (Canadian) for a new one
2001 nissan how do you remove the nissan emblem to access replace broken handle
The tailgate latch comes off with the cable. It is one piece.
use a flat head screwdriver to open the mechanism that is not workin put it in and push backward toward the tailgate
You need to order the part(s) first, which you can do at your local Toyota dealership or at an auto parts store. Then, you simply disassemble the tailgate, remove the defective latch component, and put in the new part, and then reassemble the tailgate.
the glass door will not latch on to the tailgate of the jeep
how can i repair a 94 chevy k1500 tailgate latch. cannot open gate
should be an access panel on the inside of the tailgate for repairing the hardware
Unfortunally you can't replace just the cables. They come with the latch assembly and there is a left and right.
Pull the door panel off, remove the door latch assembly from inside the door, and replace the switch which is hold onto the latch with one screw on the backside of the latch.
Replace any broken parts or adjust latch assembly
The left or right tailgate cable comes as an assembly that includes the left or right side tailgate latch.
Happened to me a few months ago. Remove the inside rear panel and pull the latch manually. Then you can unscrew the broken latch and replace it.