How To Access The Inside Of A Titan Tailgate (Fixing a broken latch)

Today we fix my mistakes! I stuffed furniture into the bed of the Titan and slammed the door shut. When I went to open the tailgate the internal connection to the latch snapped...Oops!
We have to take the inside covers of the tailgate off and fix the issue. That's what we knock out today. If your tailgate will not open then this video is for you.
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[@camgeiger]

That's one thing I've noticed owning my 05 Titan is that there are plenty of issues with these trucks, but they are remarkably simple to work on. Keep up the good work!!!

[@Rythecarguy]

Very true!

[@ronswonke8109]

Haha ha, have you ever had to replace the starter on a 2016 Titan? It is under the intake manifold. About a 12 hour job.

[@TheEulex]

Soooo, embarrassment aside, I backed my Titan into my elevated boat trailer tongue (we live on a slope). The tongue smashed out the tailgate lock and caused a bit more damage. Didn't look too serious (though I was cranky) but when I tried to drop the tailgate I couldn't. And to make things worse, the tonneau cover was closed and locked and I had a bucket of prawns back there. Anyway, just wanted to say your video really helped, so thanks.

[@Mr.SnowMiser]

Had the exact same problem on my 2011 Titan, such an easy fix, thanks for the quick video. Nice to have a repair that doesn't end up being a complicated and expensive mess for once!

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome, I agree! Something we can fix in an afternoon!! 💪🏻💪🏻

[@whitemdw]

Just happened to my 08 Titan yesterday. This video saved me time, all buttoned up and fixed. Easy. Same issue with the plastic clamp letting go. Seems like a good idea engineered in, to prevent larger problems. Thanks!!

[@Go4Lo]

Usually the clip will let go again soon. I put 2 zippy ties over each yellow clip to prevent that.

[@Rythecarguy]

Ohh good thought. If it happens again I'll do that.

[@danielsokol21]

thanks man! had exact same situation(different cargo) watched this opend it up clip had come aprt but wasnt broken- thanks for the help!

[@davesims3471]

Perfect! Thanks for the video, we had the exact same issue and your video was just the info we needed!

[@Rythecarguy]

Youre welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@arturomarquez5995]

Wow great video bro, I was lost. I see you video and you save the day...this fix was pretty easy...thank bro..

[@Rythecarguy]

You’re welcome!

[@allenbmooresharinginformation]

Worked great, thanks for sharing.

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@shaunbryan4067]

Thanks for the video. Same exact issue on my 2010 Titan. Repaired it in 30 min.

[@Rythecarguy]

🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@henryburleson676]

I just ran into this problem today with my 2010 Titan. Thanks for your video.

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad it helped!

[@x4tfxChallenger]

Mine doesn’t have the holes in the back like this tailgate. RIP😅 Great explanation and we put together!

[@Rythecarguy]

Sorry to hear that

[@x4tfxChallenger]

@@Rythecarguy My mistake. I do have it. The metal plate looked like one solid piece to me. It did come apart. Thank you for the video!

[@arturomarquez19]

Thanks a lot for this vídeo ! Help me a lot

[@Rythecarguy]

My pleasure, glad to help. 😀

[@leonardojgonzalez1193]

Thanks for the video

[@Rythecarguy]

You're welcome!

[@user-gr7dk4pz9r]

Let me know when you fix black trim piece😊

[@quick963]

THANK YOU !!! Your instructions worked beautifully I too was lucky and just had to slip the rod back in the yellow holder. I may order one, just to have on hand if it slips out again, or JB weld it in :-)

[@Rythecarguy]

Glad it helped!

[@warnee81]

thank you !!!!!

[@fernierodriguez3838]

Awesome Good Job

[@Rythecarguy]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@carlsails58]

My top cover is locked with the tailgate! How do I jimmy the bed cover without damaging it so I can access my tailgate!? Any suggestions appreciated!

[@t-money10]

Mine didn't want to open today, gonna look at this tomorrow. Thank you

[@Rythecarguy]

Best of luck! Good thing it's a pretty easy fix. 💪🏻

[@brentwooden7995]

Very good

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks!

[@fernierodriguez3838]

Last time i locked mine idk what happened now it feels like its not unlocking key will turn easy both ways and handle does nothing when trying too open

[@Darkfalz4life]

One difference on mine was the tailgate protector on mine had a double sided tape across the entire tailgate about 10 inches down from the top. I couldn't get it to separate so I had to take a heat gun and work it over the entire cover to get the plastic protector to separate from the tailgate. Just an FYI for anyone who does this. Thanks for the aid. Just did to my tailgate over weekend

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks for the input. Good looking out! 👍🏻

[@pangetasomabait2166]

Sir I think you are very rich because you expert in auto mechanic

[@Rythecarguy]

Haha thank you. I wish.

[@user-ix8nx2ss8l]

Nice

[@Rythecarguy]

Thanks

[@piraltas]

How did you open it so you fixed it prior to open and demonstrate?

[@Rythecarguy]

I showed on the video how to open it. You reach your hand in there and pull the bar

[@HRR560]

How high lift your titan has?

[@Rythecarguy]

Just about 2.5 inches in the front. Left the rear alone so it would level it out.

[@user-rc5yr5ii1j]

Mine just got stuck with tail gate down bed extender attached got more complex

[@Rythecarguy]

Bummer, did you get it worked out?

[@freddyalvaradovindas2014]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Rythecarguy]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@valkyriesurvives5109]

Imma try fixing this shit in my Frontier. Maybe pop the billion dents while I'm in there

[@Rythecarguy]

right on!