2002 Chevy Avalanche Tailgate Latch

DSIMMERS

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2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
91,000 MILES

I am attempting to replace broken handle on tailgate. Seems simple but, I removed bolts and cable connections. Not enough room to bring out of opening? Does anyone know of trick I am missing. 2002 Chevy avalanche.

Thursday, March 12th, 2009 AT 11:28 AM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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If you removed the cables, it should fit. Remember, it went in there, and honestly, there is no trick to it.

Let me know if you get it.

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 1:44 PM

DSIMMERS

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I went to body shop at dealer and he printed off instructions for latch replacement. To replace latch tailgate spoiler must be removed for clearance. That was a whole different story. I did get latch in and it works, was unable to figure out how to get spoiler off so ended up using brute force. Just lucky didn't break latch or hand. Thanks for input and I would realyy be interested in GM's detailed instructions for removing spoiler. Bad design as far as I can tell. Wish I had took picture to upload.

Thanks Again,
Doug

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 2:18 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Sorry, I was unaware of the spoiler. Also, I have no detailed picture of the handle or removal. I have always done what you did.

Sorry I couldn't have been more help. Let me know if the future if you have questions. Hopefully I'll be more help.

Joe

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Monday, March 23rd, 2009 AT 3:09 PM