TAILGATE PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: It is extremely
dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside
or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people
riding in these areas are more likely to be
seriously injured or killed. Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and
seatbelts. Make sure everyone in your
vehicle is in a seat and properly using a
seatbelt. Failure to follow this warning
could result in serious personal injury or
death.
OPENING THE TAILGATE
OPENING THE TAILGATE FROM
OUTSIDE YOUR VEHICLE Pull up on the handle to release the
tailgate.
Note:
You may need to unlock the tailgate
first.
OPENING THE TAILGATE TO THE
MIDDLE POSITION
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Lower the tailgate. 3.
Raise the tailgate slightly to allow slack
in the tailgate cables and unlatch them. 4. Move the tailgate cables and secure
them to the tailgate strikers.
Note: Attach both cables when using the
tailgate in the middle position.
Note: Attach the safety bracket when using
the tailgate in the middle position.
When hauling cargo using the tailgate
middle position, make sure the load is
evenly distributed and supported using the
support locations in the pickup bed. See
Locating the Pickup Bed Slots
(page
260).
Note: Secure all cargo.
Note: The maximum load capacity for the
middle position is
500 lb (226 kg).
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6. 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.
7. Disconnect the other cable.
Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 55 lb (25 kg). 8. Remove the screw and safety bracket.
9.
Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.
10. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
11. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from the horizontal position.
12. Remove the tailgate from the left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
13. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
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