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Lock Tailgate

Discussion in '2nd Gen Tundras (2007-2013)' started by Piguan, Nov 24, 2020.

  1. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    Piguan

    Piguan [OP] New Member

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    How can anyone open a sealed top tailgate on a 2008 Toyota Tundra with a broken handle?
     
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  2. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM
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    Rube207

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    Not sure I understand exactly, but there is a panel on the inside of the tailgate. Remove the 12 or so torx bolts and you can get to the guts.
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2020 at 4:35 PM
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    YardBird

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  4. Nov 24, 2020 at 5:57 PM
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    Half Assed

    Half Assed me ne frego

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    Carefully break the handle out and pull the rods to open the tailgate. Then replace the handle.
     

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