Not true. The plastic tab helps prevent crud from getting into the handle mechanism. It is a bit of a pain, but you can change out the handle assembly and not cut the plastic.
did you cut that high part of the painted face in the middle flat ? mine has a high point in the middle making it seem impossible to take out the old handle
No I didn't cut anything your best bet is to not buy something off Amazon and just go straight to GM or a dealer that gets you a real part because I've had so much bad luck with shitty handles that I had to redo it like three times until I actually bought a factory part
Tell the people they need to cut a piece a fiber glass to have more room, I did it I may 2005 Avalanche, is the only way to remove the old lock and to put the new one. Dile a la gente que hay que cortar un pedazo de fibra de vidrio(porque no es lámina), es la única manera de poder sacar la cerradura que no trabaja y también para lograr instalar la nueva.
Could also be that the metal tab attached to the lock cylinder is bent. Be surge it’s in the correct position, otherwise it will not function properly.
Idk bro mine still doesn't work .. great video tho .. my handle just moves up and down. And nothing happens..lol ..I guess I need a whole new tailgate 🤷🏾♂️
If you can lift the handle there is 2 rods one left and one right. You have to pull those to the center using like needle nose pliers or something. Then it should pop open
It's amazing how something so simple can be so aggravating
Definitely I just had to do it again I'd recommend buying a quality handle
Aggravating AF
Good video body👍 I got the same problem with my 05 Chevy avalanche .
Good to see the first guys cut the plastic out so u can remove....
03 here in Texas. Same problems. Will be making the cut soon.
Hey dude, Seattle G calling. Your help was just what I needed, thx
Seattle G
Thanks bro!!!
How long are the two bolts that hold the bezel where can 8 find them
The handle opening has been cut...you will need to cut a piece off before you can take mechanism out..
Thanks I fixed it
Not true. The plastic tab helps prevent crud from getting into the handle mechanism. It is a bit of a pain, but you can change out the handle assembly and not cut the plastic.
did you cut that high part of the painted face in the middle flat ? mine has a high point in the middle making it seem impossible to take out the old handle
No I didn't cut anything your best bet is to not buy something off Amazon and just go straight to GM or a dealer that gets you a real part because I've had so much bad luck with shitty handles that I had to redo it like three times until I actually bought a factory part
@@MadStiles ok. someone before you must have cut the painted part flat then.
Tell the people they need to cut a piece a fiber glass to have more room, I did it I may 2005 Avalanche, is the only way to remove the old lock and to put the new one.
Dile a la gente que hay que cortar un pedazo de fibra de vidrio(porque no es lámina), es la única manera de poder sacar la cerradura que no trabaja y también para lograr instalar la nueva.
So I need to cut a piece a fiber?? From where?
This one was already cut off
They cut the middle piece
What do you do if the tailgate won't lock? The key is also hard to turn.
I've sprayed wd 40 into the lock mechanism with good results
Could also be that the metal tab attached to the lock cylinder is bent. Be surge it’s in the correct position, otherwise it will not function properly.
What size was the torx bit
I don't remember sorry
Idk bro mine still doesn't work .. great video tho .. my handle just moves up and down. And nothing happens..lol ..I guess I need a whole new tailgate 🤷🏾♂️
Lol did you connect the 2 clips to the rods? You might have to pull the rods tight then connect them.
What year is your truck?
2002
By any chance you got the link to this one? Thanks
I just searched 02 avalanche tail gate handle on Amazon and bought the one with the best reviews
How do you do it if the panels are in and the gates shut.
If you can lift the handle there is 2 rods one left and one right. You have to pull those to the center using like needle nose pliers or something. Then it should pop open
Right on thank you
I have 2007-2008 !! How can i faond it ?
I have not done that year sorry.
Madstiles 😘
These gawd dang childeren in dem sweat shop factories aint doin their job right
I dont understand
I'm sorry I tried to make it easy .