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How to Replace Tailgate Handle 1995-99 Chevy Tahoe
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Tools used
Hammer
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
10mm Socket
Ratchet
Needle nose pliers
Pick
1. Removing the Tailgate Panel
Pull the tailgate down
Remove the Phillips head screws from the tailgate panel
Lift up the tailgate panel and set it aside
2. Removing the Tailgate Handle
Remove the six 10mm bolts from the tailgate handle cover
Pull the cover aside
Lift the clip off the handle rod with the needle nose pliers
Pry the clip off the other handle rod with a flat blade screwdriver
Remove two 10mm bolts from the tailgate handle
Pull the handle down and out
3. Transferring the Lock Cylinder
Pry the lock clip back with a pick and a flat blade screwdriver
Pull off the lock arm
Push the lock cylinder tab in with the screwdriver as you push out the lock cylinder
Tap the lock cylinder out with a small hammer if necessary
Push the lock cylinder into the new tailgate handle
Attach the lock arm to the new tailgate handle
Attach the lock clip
4. Installing the New Tailgate Handle
Put the door handle into place
Insert the two 10mm bolts into the tailgate handle
Push the tailgate handle rods onto their clips
Put the tailgate handle cover into place
Insert the six 10mm bolts
5. Reinstalling the Tailgate Panel
Put the tailgate panel back into place
Insert the Phillips head screws into the tailgate panel
Close the tailgate
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video we're going to show you how to replace a tailgate handle on this 1996 Chevy Tahoe. This particular model is the style with the lift gate as well. The items you'll need are a Phillips screwdriver, a flat blade screwdriver, a 10mm socket and ratchet, a pair of pliers and a pick.
Pull your tailgate down, and now you want to remove the series of Phillip's screws that line your tailgate panel. We'll just fast forward as Don removes each of those. Lift up your tailgate panel, and just set it aside. Then you want to remove the six 10mm bolts. We'll fast forward as Don removes those. Pull that metal cover off and put the soft cover aside. Then using a pair of pliers, you want to just lift up this clip right here, and the handle rod will pull out. Then you want to do the same to this right here, using a flat blade screwdriver just lift it up, and then push it off. Then you can pull that rod up and out. Then you want to remove these two 10mm bolts.
Now, you can pull your handle down and out. Now, you need to remove your lock to put into your new door handle. You just want to pry this clip back, we use a pick and a flat blade screwdriver. Then you can lift it up and off. Then just pull this arm off. Now you want to push on this tab with a flat blade screwdriver while pushing on the lock cylinder and it will pop out. You may find that that little tab can be frozen, so you can put it into a vice or something and just use your screwdriver and a small hammer and tap the tab. That usually frees it up. Then just push it into the bezel on your new tailgate handle, and reassemble the lock. You just want to put that clip on and slide it forward.
Now, feed your door handle back up into place. Replace those two 10mm bolts. For the bolt on the driver's side you're going to want to put it into the socket and feed it down into place. Now push this rod back into place and then slide that clip forward. Do the same thing for this one. Now put the soft cover and the hard cover back down into place, and replace those six 10mm bolts and tighten them up. Put the tailgate panel back down into place. We'll fast forward as Don replaces those Phillip's screws.
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Pasenger side mirror
Thomas
November 23, 2018
This was easy to order and was shipped immediately. The mirror worked perfectly and there were no surprises,"the bad kind" lol. I can recommend 1A Auto without reservation and they will get more of my business in the future. Their on line videos are also very helpful.
Awesome Handle, Highly Recommended!!!
SERGIO
October 10, 2020
This is an awesome piece of equipment, highly recommended. The only thing to remember is that like all aftermarket products, you need to grind dowm the key hole insert around the inside of the handle to make it work. Once you do this, it will work flawlessly just like the factory one...
Junk
Randy
June 9, 2022
Junk. Absolute junk. Having to replace after 6 months. Find one made in USA or OEM
Really appreciate it
Onderrin
September 2, 2023
The lock cylinder is upside down but but other than that it works great thank you
Customer Q&A
is this steel construction?May 8, 2017
Bill M
10
Plastic
May 8, 2017
Danny L
10
This will be a plastic construction.
May 9, 2017
Alex P
10
Yes very nice Metal ..
May 11, 2017
Guy S
10
No it is hard plastic. Best
May 11, 2017
Randolph S
Does this handle fit the cargo door tahoes?April 22, 2022
Christian T
10
No, this is listed to fit the tailgate.
April 23, 2022
Kelly S
10
Yes but its junk. Every handle I bought from here broke.
April 23, 2022
Randy R
Will this work on barn style door?June 9, 2022
John D
10
Yes, these will be able to fit for this style door.
June 9, 2022
Emma F
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