1998 Toyota 4Runner tailgate won't open

1998 TOYOTA 4RUNNER
120,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WATERGUY47
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Seems like tailgate cable is broken and tailgate won't open. How do I get inside the tailgate and do the repair? Thanks. Trying to fix this for my son before he comes home this weekend.
Jun 22, 2009 at 7:21 PM
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Youy made a donation and you deserve an answer. I haven't come acorss this and have no information on it at this point. My suggestion is to call the dealer with your vin number and ask the parts department to fax you an exploded view.

IF you want to post pics of what you have maybe I can help you along. ANy pic that has anything remotley close would help.

Without seeing it, is there an inside panal?
Jun 30, 2009 at 7:08 PM
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MANNYMANUEL
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It has a mine of it own. It opens some time
Nov 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM (Merged)
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HMAC300
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previously answered
Nov 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM (Merged)
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CHARLOTTE JONES
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My tailgate does not open.
Nov 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM (Merged)
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MHPAUTOS
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There will be a panel that you should be able to access on the back of the tail gate, this will get you into the lock assembly. you should be able to trigger the lock here to open and repair as required.
Nov 1, 2017 at 8:27 PM (Merged)