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Ah, looks like I just reposted the same thing. Thanks again for your advice. I did take the retaining clip out during my first attempt. Now it's all back as it was I'll start again.

It's the handle I'm replacing, not the locking mechanism. I just assumed I had to remove the three screws to get at the inside handle screws. It also seems the lock needs to come out to withdraw the handle. I haven't had time since my original question.

It's the handle I'm replacing, not the locking mechanism. I just assumed I had to remove the three screws to get at the inside handle screws. It also seems the lock needs to come out to withdraw the handle. I haven't had time since my original question.

Thanks, Paul, I'll try that and let you know if it works for me

I should have said that everything else is removed and it's only the lock that's the problem

I should have said that everything else is removed and it's only the lock that's the problem

My tailgate handle is pitted badly so I am trying to fit a new one. The problem is I can't figure out how to get it off. The problem is the lock. I've removed the cotter clip but I can't figure out how to get the lock out. Any ideas?

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