2. Remove locking bolt located on the right side hinge
using a 10 mm hex socket/ wrench.
Locking Bolt
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with a power tailgate: when
reinstalling the tailgate on the box, a new bolt
will be needed or Mopar® certified thread-locking
fluid will have to be added to the bolt threads to
secure the joint. This bolt needs to be secured
using 28Nm (+/- 2Nm).
3. Closing tailgate to 45° and lift up on the right side
of the tailgate, lifting it off of the pivot.
Lift Right Side Off Of Pivot
4. 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.
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.
Slide Tailgate To The Right
5. Let the tailgate rest on the support cables while
having the tailgate naturally slide forward on the
bumper.
Tailgate Only Supported By Cables
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