Auto Parts: Tailgate replacement part, auto parts supplier, mazda b2300

Question
I have a 1997 Mazda B2300 pickup.  The tailgate latch stopped retracting on one side, so I took off the panel to see what was wrong with it.  There is a rod that is hooked to the latch on one end, then is attached on the other end to the handle component by a white and yellow plastic piece.  The white and yellow plastic connector is broken.  Rather than purchase an entire new tailgate assembly, is there somewhere I can buy this small plastic peice?  I tried looking everywhere online, but I have no idea what it's called.

Answer
Hi Joe,

Go to your local NEW auto parts supplier and look in the 'Help' section of the store. There should be an entire isle of items similar to what you are looking for.

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Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
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