WARNING   WARNING:  Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from the vehicle. Failure to do so could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others.
WARNING   WARNING:  The tailgate is heavy. Removal of the tailgate requires two adults. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or property damage.

Power Door Locks In-Line Connector Location
  1. Put the tailgate into manual mode by accessing the vehicle settings using the touchscreen.
  1. Open the tailgate.
  1. Disconnect the power door locks in-line connector. It is under the pickup box on the right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire.
  1. Install a protective cap on the in-line connector portion that remains under the pickup box.
Note:   A protective cap is available for purchase at the dealer.
  1. Partially raise 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.
  1. Fully lower the tailgate.
Tailgate Retaining Screw
  1. Remove the retaining screw.
Tailgate Support
  1. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw. Disconnect the cable.
  1. Disconnect the other cable.
  1. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the horizontal position.
  1. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
  1. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from the horizontal position.
  1. Remove the tailgate from the left-hand side hinge by sliding it to the right.
  1. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
Note:   After reinstalling the tailgate it is important to reinstall the retaining screw to the recommended torque, 7 lb.ft (10 Nm). Failure to install the retaining screw can cause the tailgate to detach.

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