2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD "tailgate latch" Questions

tailgate latch on my 2002 silverado is stuck in closed postion the tailgate latch on my 2002 silverado seems to be stuck. I'm unable to release the tailgate from the closed position...what should I do

tailgate while pulling the latch. It should open. When you get it open, soak it down on the latch pins on the sides, & the latch handle itself with WD-40. This should solve the problem. Also the latch

latch to secure the tailgate closed. Then repeat for the other side/metal stap piece. There are springs that control the in/out of those rods. On the backside of the tailgate (the side facing the bed)

...tailgate will not unlock how do you remove and repair the latching device to replace a latch you will need to open tail gate and remove the cover that runs across the hole tail gate then there is ...

tailgate won't open carefully pop the cover off around the handle to access the metal rods. pull them together to open the gate. The panel has pressure tabs on the top and static tabs on the bottom. ...

would bent hinges cause my tailgate not to lock or the locks not hold yes if the hinges are bent that means the latches are not lined up correctly

TAILGATE IS JAMED 2004 SIVERRODIA CHEVY 1500 HOW TO FIX. PLEASE THANK YOU on your tail gate there should be a access panel you can remove and get to the latch guts you will have to figure out whats ...

...need to try to pry the latch in if you lean into the tailgate it will take a bit of pressure off. try a hacksaw blade, or a piece of mild steel that u can bend to use. good luck and i hope this ...

...tailgate so that I can secure the cable. There's no access to get the nut in there. I tried a magnet to hold it thru the side latch mechanism but it just does not work. Any ideas?.....there's got to ...

...latch(5) to the tailgate(4) and position the tailgate check cable(6) out of the way. · Remove the latch and actuator rod from the tailgate as an assembly. · If required,remove the actuator ...