Tailgate Removal

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Tried to remove the tailgate on 2024 Chevy 2500HD. The B.U. Camera wire runs in above spare tire and is almost impossible to reach and disconnect without lowering the spare. In a different post, some one linked an extension wire that can allow it to reach behind the license plate for easy disconnection - but it only links to harness for 2019 ... Anyone know who makes a harness extension for the 2024 Chevy???

One more thing: I have a lock on the access point to turn and lower the spare. I cannot get it to unlock. I install the key from the Remote, but it only turns clockwise 1/4 turn, and stops. And the lock will not move at all, like it's stuck.. Can't pull it out. What do I do to remove the lock so I can lower the spare and do something with the back-up harness so it's more accessible. I called Chevy dealer service guy and he had no clue, I called the Chevy body shop, and he had no clue either. I know, I know, I know - should have asked here first and save me a headache 🙂 🙂 Thanks M44

nickthehunter · Answer

Should be under warranty, take it to the dealer and tell him the lock don’t work. Either that or you fiddle with it with some lubricant and compressed air until you get it out or give up.

monkey44 · Answer

The drop in bed came with the truck-&nbsp; Dealer said it had a bed liner, and I assumed "spray in" which I intended to get, but not the same.&nbsp; &nbsp;I may remove it after a while,, but will see how it handles first with the bed mat on it.&nbsp;&nbsp;I can actually see the camera connector, but it's too tight to reach.&nbsp; That's why I tried to lower the tire, and found the lock stuck.&nbsp; So will get to that in the next few days and go from there.&nbsp; Will try WD40 first - it works on nearly every thing but dinner.

monkey44 · Answer

I lubed it up, wiggled it around - twice - second time, it came loose and out.&nbsp; So that problem is solved.&nbsp; Now I have to lower the spare tire to get to that disconnect.&nbsp; Everyone once in a while, or maybe more often, truck manufactured come up with what I call a bone-head improvement - this is one.&nbsp; Nearly impossible to get to the disconnect to remove the tailgate.&nbsp; &nbsp;One answer here was to buy an extension, which I tried, but so far - only fits up to 2019 Chevy.&nbsp; So will keep searching or have one made if that's possible.&nbsp; Truck campers need tailgate off and on more than other types RV, so it becomes a PITA to do it the way it's set up now.&nbsp; I'll find a fix somehow.&nbsp; But my camper is on the truck more than off, so that helps.

2003silverado · Answer

I followed the instructions on this video to remove the tailgate on my 2024 Silverado 2500HD.&nbsp; The truck in the video is a 2020, but mine was the same.&nbsp; I was able to get both the coax cable for the camera and the larger harness disconnected without any other component removal.&nbsp; There were a couple wire retainers that needed to be removed as well.&nbsp; &nbsp;Removing tailgate 2020 Chevy Silverado (youtube.com)

valhalla360 · Answer

The idiocy of locking the spare is not new. I have a 2008 F250 and the special key was nowhere to be found and the dealership was useless. One dealer wanted to remove the entire bed to get at the lift winch from above. Spent a couple hours getting the spare down and then wound up removing the lock portion of the lift winch.

Actually might not be bad having to lower the spare to get at the tailgate wiring. Things tend to get caked with mud/dirt and corrosion, so when you do go to lower the spare, it may be frozen or the tire doesn't have any air. Lowering it a couple times per year will ensure it works if you do have a flat. Assuming things are working fine, most of the time and effort is getting the handle out from behind the seat.

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