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78 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
9. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the
forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will
prevent damaging the connector and bracket when
storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
10. Raise the tailgate slightly, and remove the support
cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported by you and/or a second
person when removing support cables.
Locking Tang
11. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:

Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.

If the tailgate is closed with the wire harness discon -
nected, the tailgate can only be opened by removing
the inside panel and unlatching the locking mechanism
manually.
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QUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with an extendable bed
step to provide easier entry and exit into the truck bed.
If your vehicle is equipped with a standard tailgate, the
step will be located on the driver’s side of the tailgate.
If equipped with a multifunction tailgate, the step will be
located below the center of the tailgate.
Bed Step For Standard Tailgate
Bed Step Location
To extend the bed step, place your foot on the protruding
foot tab located on the left edge of the bed step, and push
rearward. A small amount of force will release the spring
load and extend the bed step out and away from the
tailgate.
Bed Step Components (Standard Tailgate)
Bed Step Extended
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
1 — Bed Step
2 — Foot Tab
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