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Old 12-03-2013, 09:08 PM   #1
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Cool rear gate latch

Need some help guys. Don't know what the rear tailgate opener looks like . If you have a picture it would be appreciated. I assume its under the license plate right?

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Old 12-04-2013, 01:16 AM   #2
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Re: rear gate latch

No it's not under the license plate. I don't have a pic handy, but it is a push button up at the top center, just below the handle on the hatch.
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Old 12-04-2013, 02:05 AM   #3
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Re: rear gate latch

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Old 12-04-2013, 05:43 AM   #4
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Cool Re: rear gate latch

So that controls all three latches on the gate, so why does the license plate
Need to lift up? Sorry for the dumb questions but I didn't have the
Pleas sure of owning one previously
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Old 12-04-2013, 03:14 PM   #5
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Re: rear gate latch

Lic plate lifts up when hauling long items with the gate down, lic plate will show with the gate down. Nifty !
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Old 12-04-2013, 06:15 PM   #6
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Re: rear gate latch

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Lic plate lifts up when hauling long items with the gate down, lic plate will show with the gate down. Nifty !


I would never have figured that out! thanks for the explanation.
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Old 12-09-2013, 10:02 AM   #7
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Yeah, I never lift my lic plate.
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