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.

Power Door Locks In-Line Connector Location
  1. Unlatch and open tailgate.
  1. Disconnect the power door locks in-line connector located under the pickup box on the right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire.
  1. Install the protective cap on the end of the in-line connector that remains under the pickup box.
Note:   A protective cap is in the glove compartment.
  1. Partially lift 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. Lower the tailgate.
  1. Remove the screw and safety bracket.
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  1. Use the pull tabs to unlock the clip on each connector, move the clip past the head of the support screw and disconnect the cable.
Note:   To avoid damaging the tailgate, you may need assistance when removing. The tailgate weighs approximately 55 lb (25 kg).
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  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.

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