ISO Help finding method to 'pull' Rear Driver Panel out/away from Tailgate after accident.

[Stoon_Slar]

I'm looking for info or advice on how I might 'pull' the driver rear exterior panel 'out' away from where it meets / aligns with the tailgate.
The tailgate binds and is not able to open due to the rear panel being pushed into it after I was hit while parked.
it's due in the body shop in 10 days ( assuming parts arrive) but I'd love to be able to open my tollgate in the meantime.
I can't find any examples of removal of that panel to show me more detail and maybe give me a clue if it's even possible to pull it out a few millimetres.
[ pic shows desired move - along red arrows to (re)create the gap between panel and tailgate. ]

I was considering pulling along side a utility pole and using a strong ratchet strap to pull it out ¯¯\\_(ツ)_/¯

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[bgott]

Slide hammer

 

[Stoon_Slar]

A combination of ratchet strap and dead weight mallet and I ALMOST got it bent far enough - fingers got cold and I had to move on to other duties - but it was CLOSE!

 

[Alpine Warthog]

Get one of those air shims at home depot. Insert inside and inflate. you'll be surprised how much they'll move stuff.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Calcula...-Tool-that-Holds-up-to-500-lbs-1194/309848544

 

[Freems]

Slide hammer

Yep

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