How Does A Truck Door Latch Work
All related components can be accessed from the inside panel of the tailgate.
How does a truck door latch work. There is the latch handle the rotating latch mechanism two rods two panel latches one on each side and the latches recesses on either side of the tailgate. Remove the screws and the large panel. Sometimes opening the door from inside will free the door mechanism and allow it to work properly. If this works the issue may be with the external door handle.
A rod con nects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door. Here s how the power door locks and latch works on your car. In this car the power door lock actuator is positioned below the latch. When the actuator moves the latch up it connects the outside door handle to the opening mechanism.
It is also possible that the door latch is rusted or stuck so.