Release the tailgate latch by pulling upward on the tailgate
latch located on the inside top center portion of the tailgate.
With the latch released the tailgate is free to open downward,
so that the interior side of the gate becomes an extension of
the floor.
Truck Models
The tailgate on the pickup box may be opened to the normal
horizontal position, or may be easily lowered to the full verti
cal position (pivoted 180
°
from normal upright posi
tion)-whichever suits the cargo loading situation.
Tailgate Inside Latch
To open to the
horizontal
position, release the tailgate latch
by pulling outward on the tailgate latch located on the outside
top center portion of the tailgate. With the latch released the
tailgate is free to open downward, so that the interior side of
the gate becomes an extension of the floor.
To open to the
vertical
position, raise the tailgate slightly
(about 40
°
) from horizontal position. Pull one side support
outward until hole aligns with pin and remove side support.
Repeat on other side, and lower the tailgate to vertical
position.
CAUTION:
Do not drive with tailgate in vertical position.
Truck
Tailgate
Removal
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