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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
T
AILGATE
R
EMOVAL
NOTE:
Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview camera
function.
To remove the tailgate, refer to the following instructions:
1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle.
2. Lift up on the right side of the tailgate, lifting it off of
the pivot.
Lift Right Side Off Of Pivot
3. Without latching, rotate the tailgate to nearly closed.
Then, while providing support to the tailgate, slide it
slowly to the right, removing the tailgate from the left
pivot.
NOTE:
Rest the tailgate on the bumper so that the entire tailgate
is secure and supported.
Slide Tailgate To The Right
4. Let the tailgate rest on the support cables while
having the tailgate naturally slide forward on the
bumper.
Tailgate Only Supported By Cables
WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
Make sure there is no one in the way of the swing
doors or tailgate that is being opened or closed, and
keep away from their hinges when in use. You or
others could be injured if caught in the path of the
swing doors, tailgate, or their hinges.
Never operate the vehicle with the swing doors open.
Never hang from or sit on the swing doors.
CAUTION!
Always check both swing doors are latched before
starting vehicle.
Vehicle damage may occur if doors are not securely
latched.
WARNING!
For vehicles equipped with a multifunction tailgate, the
tailgate weighs 115 lb (52 kg) and should be removed
by at least two people. Injury to the customer or
damage to the tailgate may occur if one person tries to
remove the multifunction tailgate.
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