3. Slowly lower the tailgate to allow the
cable bracket to slide rearward into
position.
Remove the tailgate
1. Raise the
tailgate
slightly from
its fully down
position and
remove both
retaining
cables. Do
this by pulling upward on the clip and
turning the bracket so that the end
faces the front.
2. Push forward so that the larger part
of the hole is over the bolt, and pull
the end over the bolt.
3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull
the tailgate toward you at the left side
and move it to the left to release the
right side.
Reverse the process to reinstall the tail-
gate, and ensure that it is secure.
Tailgate lock (if equipped)
The tailgate also includes a lock that
can be used when the tailgate is in a
normal, upright position.
See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.
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Two-Tier Loading and
Optional Bed Extender
You can create an upper load platform
by positioning four 2x6 wooden planks
across the width of the pickup box.
Insert the planks into the pickup box
depressions (below), allowing for at
least a 3/4-inch (2-cm) bearing surface
on each end of the plank.
Cargo bed depressions for two-tier loading
Ensure that the upper-tier load is
securely tied down, with its center of
gravity in a zone over the rear axle.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Cargo Tie-Downs and Bed Rails
To secure loads, use the cargo tie-down
loops inside the cargo bed area. If your
truck is equipped with bed rails, do not
attempt to use them to secure loads,
as they are for appearance only. Using
the bed rails as a load anchor not only
can damage them but may cause the
load to loosen, possibly causing injury.
See Section 4 of your Owner Manual.
Note:
An accessory bed extender,
available from your dealer, provides
even more flexibility for longer loads.
Note:
The tailgate cannot be closed
in this position. The bracket must be
anchored on the bottom bolt.
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