Toyota Tacoma 2004, Operating Manual

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’04 Tacoma U (L/O 0309)
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2004 TACOMA from Sep. ’03 Prod. (OM35814U)
To unlock the rear window, pull the
latch handle toward you.
When closing the window, make sure it is
completely closed.
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See “—Stowage precautions” in Section 2
for precautions when loading luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
locked.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
To lower the tailgate fully, release the
support brackets from the lugs as
shown above.
NOTICE
Lower the tailgate gently when it is
unhooked.
Make sure the tailgate is securely
caught by the support brackets be-
fore closing the tailgate.
Rear window Tailgate