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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Does anyone here know how to remove the tailgate handle?

I've been looking at it and for the life of me can't find a way to take it out!

Thanks in advance!!!!
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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Big a$$ hammer and a pry bar...lol..jk...just kidding man...hammond should chime in because he put a locking handle on his...
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 10:24 PM
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look on the inside of the tailgate. see the bolts? there you go.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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look on the inside of the tailgate. see the bolts? there you go.
Yep that's how you put in a locking handle
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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The plastic outside part you just have to pull it off. Then take the plastic part off the inside and you will see 3 bolts
 
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Old Jun 4, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by dakota_raven
Does anyone here know how to remove the tailgate handle?

I've been looking at it and for the life of me can't find a way to take it out!

Thanks in advance!!!!
Page 4882
section 23-295 of the downloadable Dealer service manual has pictures

2005/6/7 Dakota Service & Parts Manuals
 
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