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Tailgate difficult to open

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by taco_marty, Jul 7, 2024.

  1. Jul 7, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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    taco_marty

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    My 2023 Taco's tailgate's latch is difficult to open. I have to push it in order for the latch to release.
    How do I fix this???
    Thanks


     
    taco_marty, Jul 7, 2024
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  2. Jul 7, 2024 at 8:31 AM
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    Tacomike18

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    Latch striker misaligned?
     
    Tacomike18, Jul 7, 2024
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  3. Jul 7, 2024 at 9:20 AM
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    desertdweller

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    Lubricate the latch assemblies on either side. I do this every few months along w/ my Bakflip tonneau cover latches.
     
    desertdweller, Jul 7, 2024
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  4. Jul 7, 2024 at 9:25 AM
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    soundman98

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    if it's a '23, it should be the dealers problem.
     
    soundman98, Jul 7, 2024
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  5. Jul 7, 2024 at 10:32 AM
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    OnHartung'sRoad

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    Are your bedsides square with the tailgate? Seriously. I parked on a side slope once and it happened to mine as well.
     
    OnHartung'sRoad, Jul 7, 2024
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  6. Jul 7, 2024 at 3:14 PM
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    Yes, it has been like this since new.
     
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