Tailgate Latch Mechanism
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Tailgate Latch Mechanism
I have an 89 Bronco and whenever I go to close the tailgate, only one side of the gate will close - I've took the access panel off and fiddled with the rods but i cannot get the left side to latch properly. Is there any way to pull the latches out, or an easier way to get at them?
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Tailgate Latch Mechanism
Get a T-50 bit and loosen the L strike bolt (on the body) VERY slightly - just enough that you can slide it STRAIGHT back ~1/16". Use a felt-tip marker to draw a circle around it before you start so you'll know how much you've moved it.
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Tailgate Latch Mechanism
L is "LEFT". 
It's the round strike bolt that the latch grabs onto. Open the t/g and look in the jamb. You should immediately spot the one on each side with a T-50 head.
It's the round strike bolt that the latch grabs onto. Open the t/g and look in the jamb. You should immediately spot the one on each side with a T-50 head.
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Tailgate Latch Mechanism
Well that beats all - I was thinking of a completely different bolt - Obviously that one - Thanks for setting me straight......I'll let you know how it works
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Tailgate Latch Mechanism
yo, just in case, it is this:
http://www.motormitedormancatalog.co...es/5038426.jpg
http://www.motormitedormancatalog.co...es/5038426.jpg
