How do I open tailgate if the handle broke off?

[LITE-INN]

Fixed it for ya

Duane

when it snows park them

[croston71]

An Electrified SAWZALL run down the CRACK between the tailgate & bed side panel will dom the trick.

[Bubstr]

Come on guys, He asked for help, not a ration of B/S.

I don't have one in front of me right now, but the remains of the handle is fastened to the tail gate with rivets or bolts. grind these off and drill to allow the handle to be pulled out some. then if rods are connected just turn whole assembly to release the side latches. If this does not work remove rods from handle, being careful not to loose them ends in the bottom of the tailgate and pull them to the center with vice grips on each. If they don't want to move, which is usually the case when handle breaks off, squirt them from the inside with a good rust penetratent and flexible tube that comes with it and try again in a half hour. If they are really rusty, you may have to hit them vice grips with a hammer to free them up. Hope this helps you out.