Aluminum tailgate panel removal

BLUBYU · May 6, 2006

Alright, I know this isn't a very technical post, but I thought I'd ask anyway before I break out the tools and start screwing stuff up...

Anyone remove their aluminum tailgate trim panel? I want to remove the one on my '87, but not sure how it's fastened to the tailgate. Is it held on double sided tape, like the bodyside molding, or is it held on by the old style steel posts protruding from the body?

I lighty pried at it with a screwdriver, but couldn't see what's holding it on. Do you have to take off the inside tailgate panel to remove the outer trim piece?

Any help would be mucho appreciated... Thanks!

jeremiah2 · May 6, 2006

now if i remember this correctly you have to open the tailgate and take off the access panel to get to a bunch of little nuts that are attached to the aluminum piece

burger213 · May 6, 2006

Yes, you have to open the access panel, partially extend the window(left latch must be in closed position for window to work)and remove several nuts. Double sided tape is also a possibility around the outer edge

collinsperformance · May 6, 2006

both are correct. when you remove the trim panel you will have holes in the outside gate. the trim plate has studs that go thru the gate skin....mike

Steve83 · May 6, 2006

Click my signature link & look in the Tailgate Tech album. It's AAAAAAALLLLL there.

badass1tonf100 · May 6, 2006

Steve83 said:
Click my signature link & look in the Tailgate Tech album. It's AAAAAAALLLLL there.

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BLUBYU · May 10, 2006

Thanks guys, much appreciated... I'll be taking that ugly sucker off this weekend!

Aluminum tailgate panel removal

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