2006 DODGE POWER WAGON tailgate

▫Sunroof Maintenance...................151
▫Sunroof Fully Closed...................151

Electrical Power Outlets..................151

Cigar Lighter And Ash Receiver............152

Cupholders...........................153
▫Front Instrument Panel Cupholders........153
▫Rear Cupholder — Quad Cab — If Equipped . 154

Storage..............................154▫Center Storage Compartment — If Equipped . . 154
▫Storage And Seats — If Equipped..........155

Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped.........156
▫Fold Flat Load Floor — If Equipped........156

Pickup Box...........................159

Slide-In Campers.......................160

Easy-Off Tailgate.......................161
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 79
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EASY-OFF TAILGATE
The tailgate can be removed quickly. Tailgate removal is
sometimes required for pickup box loading. To remove
the tailgate unlatch the tailgate and remove the support
cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot, then
rotate and pull away from the box. Once the cables are
free, move to the right side of the tailgate hinge bracket.
Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket. Slide the entire tailgate to
the right to free the left side pivot. Remove the tailgate
from the vehicle entirely. Do not carry the tailgate loose in
the truck pickup box.
NOTE:Dual rear wheel pickup models require properly
spaced rear clearance lights. If such a vehicle is operated
without a tailgate, suitable lights must be installed.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 161
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CHANGING A FLAT TIRE
Removing The Spare Tire
Remove the spare tire before attempting to jack the truck.
Attach the wheel wrench to the jack extension tube. Insert
the tube through the access hole between the lower
tailgate and the top of the bumper and into the winch
mechanism tube. Rotate the wheel wrench handle coun-
terclockwise until the spare tire is on the ground with
enough cable slack to allow you to pull it out from under
the vehicle. When the spare is clear, tilt the retainer at the
end of the cable and pull it through the center of the
wheel.
It is recommended that you stow the flat or spare to
avoid tangling the loose cable.
NOTE:The winch mechanism is designed for use with
the jack extension tube only. Use of an air wrench or other
power tools is not recommended and can damage the
winch.
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 349
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Front Prop Shaft Lubrication
Lubricate the front driveshaft grease fitting at each oil
change listed in the appropriate Maintenance Schedule
for your vehicle (Schedule “A” and “B”). Use Mopar
type MS-6560 (lithium based grease), or equivalent.
Body Lubrication
Locks and all body pivot points, including such items as
seat tracks, doors, tailgate and hood hinges, should be
lubricated periodically to assure quiet, easy operation
and to protect against rust and wear. Prior to the appli-
cation of any lubricant, the parts concerned should be
wiped clean to remove dust and grit; after lubricating
excess oil and grease should be removed. Particular
attention should also be given to hood latching compo-
nents to insure proper function. When performing other
underhood services, the hood latch, release mechanism
and safety catch should be cleaned and lubricated.
The external lock cylinders should be lubricated twice a
year, preferably in the fall and spring. Apply a small
amount of a high quality lubricant such as MoparLock
Cylinder Lubricant directly into the lock cylinder.
Front Driveshaft Grease Fitting
382 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Snow Plow............................ 340
Snow Tires............................ 315
Spare Tire..........................309,310
Spark Plugs............................ 375
Speed Control.......................... 130
Speedometer........................... 169
Springs................................ 82
Stabilizer Bars, Electronic Disconnecting........ 81
Starting............................... 277
Automatic Transmission................. 278
Engine Fails to Start.................... 278
Manual Transmission................... 277
Steering
Column Controls...................... 125
Column Lock.......................... 15
Linkage............................. 381
Power...........................296,380
Wheel, Tilt........................... 129
Storage, Behind the Seat................... 154Storage Compartment, Center Seat........... 154
Storage, Vehicle......................... 405
StoringYourVehicle ...................... 405
Sun Roof.............................. 148
Supplemental Tire Pressure Information........ 314
Synthetic Engine Oil...................... 373
Tachometer............................ 168
Tailgate............................... 161
Tether Anchor, Child Restraint............. 62,65
Tilt Steering Column..................... 129
Tire and Loading Information Placard....301,302,314
Tire Identification Number (TIN)............. 300
Tire Markings.......................... 296
Tire Safety Information.................... 296
Tires ............................. 72,82,305
Air Pressure.......................... 305
Alignment........................... 313
Chains.............................. 314
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