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Removing the Tailgate
WARNING:
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You can remove the tailgate for more loading room.
Note:
Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does not have a rearview camera.
- Locate and disconnect the rearview camera in-line connector. It is under the pickup box on the right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire.
- There is a tethered cap on the wire assembly. Install it on the in-line connector that remains under the pickup box.
- Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper and place it out of the way under the pickup box.
- Lower the tailgate.
- Use a screwdriver to gently pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw. Disconnect the cable.
- Disconnect the other cable.
- Lift the tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal.
- Lift the right side off its hinge.
- Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree angle from horizontal.
- Remove the tailgate from the left side hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
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