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How to Replace Tailgate Handle Bezel 2007-13 Chevy Silverado
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Tools used
13mm Socket
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Phillips Head Screwdriver
Ratchet
1. Removing the Tail Gate Panel
Remove the ten bolts lining the tail gate panel with a Phillips screwdriver
Remove the two 13mm bolts at the top of the tail gate panel
Remove the tail gate panel
2. Removing the Tail Gate Handle
Remove the 13mm bolt from the tailgate handle
Lift the tail gate
Pry off the tailgate handle bezel
Pry off the clip on the tailgate handle rod on both ends
Remove the rod from the tail gate on both ends
Remove the tailgate handle
Pry off the clip on the lock cylinder with a flat blade screwdriver
Remove the lock cylinder from the handle
3. Installing the New Tail Gate Handle
Push the clip onto the lock cylinder
Push the lock cylinder into the handle
Push the tail gate rods into the handle
Press the clips onto the tail gate handle rods
Press the bezel onto the tail gate handle
Press the bezel into place on the tail gate
Lower the tail gate
Tighten the 13mm bolt to the tail gate handle
4. Reinstalling the Tail Gate Panel
Insert the tail gate panel into place
Insert the two 13mm bolts into place
Insert the Phillips head screw bolts into place
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Hi, I'm Mike 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 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500. It's a similar process on most of the GM pickup trucks from 2008 to 2012 and the only tools you're going to need for this is a Phillips screwdriver and a 13mm socket and ratchet as well as a flat blade screwdriver.
Using a Phillips screwdriver, you want to remove these ten Phillips heads bolts that line this tailgate panel. Also you want to remove these two 13mm bolts here. We'll just fast-forward as he removes all of these. Now, with all those removed, you can remove that tailgate panel.
Then you just want to remove this one 13mm bolt right here. Once that's removed, you want to put your tailgate up. Now, using a flat blade screwdriver, just pry out this bezel right here. Now, you can see there's a clip right here on this rod. You just want to pull that off, pull the rod out, and you want to do the same thing on the other side. Once you've done that, you can pull the handle out.
You can see on the right is the old door handle and bezel; on the left is the new door handle and bezel from 1A Auto. You can see they're identical. They fit exactly the same. The only thing you have to do is remove the lock cylinder from your old one and put that into the new one. To do that, you just want to pry out this clip right here. Once you get that clip off, you can just pull that lock cylinder right out. You just want to push it into that new door handle bezel.
Now you want to take your new tailgate handle, put it back into place and you want to reconnect those rods. You want to push them into place and then push those clips down onto them. You want to take that bezel, put the door handle through it, you want to put the lock through the square part on the door handle, and then push the bezel into place. The other side of the tailgate, you want to replace that 13mm bolt.
Now you want to take your tailgate panel, put that back into place. and we'll fast-forward as he replaces the ten Phillips heads bolts and the two 13mm bolts.
We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.
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tailgate handle
donald r
April 24, 2017
good part would buy again if needed also bought the latches also worked fine
A
September 14, 2017
It was a perfect fit. Following your YouTube instruction video made installation a snap. Couldn't be happier.
Great Service
Gregory
April 22, 2018
I ordered a tailgate handle for my 2008 GMC. The part that arrived was for a locking gate, mine had no lock, and I think I made the ordering mistake. 1A Auto replaced the handle and sent the correct one, no questions asked. They didn't even have me return the incorrect part. What great service!!!
GREAT VIDEO & SUPER SERVICE
Joseph
December 13, 2018
After reviewing the video and receiving prompt delivery the installation was very successful will use this service again in the future
Easy instll
Mathew
July 4, 2019
Easy install, all necesary parts included. Fits perfect. Its only been installed about a month and so far so good, the only problem I see is if you do not lift the handle from right in the center it bends a bit and doesn't open the gate. Seems like this could end up being a failure point. Other than that I am pleased with the product and cannot beat the price.
Repair was easy!
Jon
September 14, 2019
I didn't know how big a job it was to replace the latching mechanism on my pickup tailgate. I searched for a video online and found the 1A how-to video. Looked simple. Went to their site and purchased the part. When it came twas a simple install after watching the video.
Hangs up.
H
September 26, 2019
After hooking it up at pulls very hard the left side releases the right side does not come up with the same time very flimsy inside. But we're going to continue to try it.
tailgate latch handle for 2011 silverado
C
October 17, 2019
part fit great took only 10 minutes to install. Would recomened this product
jean-claude
August 22, 2020
Great service, knowledgeable people selling the right product the first time.
Always satisfied!
Thank you.
JCC
Jess
September 9, 2020
It fit well.
Fitment
Matt
June 9, 2021
The fitment is so bad.
Excellent
Richard
August 11, 2021
Perfect fit, easy install
Easy, Perfect, and Great
Mark
December 20, 2021
Easy to install, perfect fit, and it works great. Wish all my repairs went this well.
Good fit
Edward
March 27, 2022
Perfect fit for my 2007 Sierra. Works as it should.
Locking Tailgate Handle
Paul
March 29, 2022
Works very well.
worth the money
ronald
February 5, 2023
with the video = 1-2-3 DONE !
Average replacement
Joel
April 22, 2023
I upgraded my handle to have a lock. Wasn't a perfect fit and quality is not as good as OEM. It is also a bit harder than the old one to lift up and disengage the tail gate--it feels like it is going to break. The lock works perfect. I'm not thrilled with it but it is functioning.
tailgate handle
Ed
November 6, 2023
THe part was easy to replace. It came quickly and was the right part.
Customer Q&A
Does this part come with the bezel?March 14, 2022
John D
10
I did not receive the bezel with this part.
March 14, 2022
David A
10
No it doesn't. Also is flimsy and cheaply made. Buy oem
March 14, 2022
Matt E
10
no just the handle
March 14, 2022
T H
10
No, however since it was used in conjunction with a new to be installed backup camera, the bezel wasn't needed.
March 16, 2022
A G
Does it come with the bolts?January 6, 2023
John D
10
No this does not include hardware. You can use the OE hardware or purchase locally.
January 6, 2023
Kelly S
Does this handle come with new plastic clips to anchor rods to handle, pic shows clips???January 9, 2023
John D
10
It does
January 10, 2023
G J
10
Yes the handle does come with new clips.I have had this handle installed about a year and have had to put re attach the clips twice because they fall off the rod, not bad parts but a bad design.
January 10, 2023
John G
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Yes, the parts will come as pictured.
January 11, 2023
Andra M
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Yes it came with the clips. But no bolts.
January 13, 2023
Constance G
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