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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
EASY-OFF TAILGATE
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an
overhang, the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE:
If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), the electrical
connector must be disconnected prior to removing
the tailgate.
D
ISCONNECTING
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1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera
or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) connector
bracket located on the rear sill.
Connector Bracket
2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by
pushing the locking tab in.
Locking Tab
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness,
ensuring the connector bracket does not fall
into the sill.
4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket
(provided in the glove compartment) to the
chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket
back into the sill.
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the
glove compartment) to the tailgate wiring
harness to ensure that the terminals do not
corrode.
6. 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.
R
EMOVING
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AILGATE
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear
camera and or power locks (if equipped),
refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera Or
Remote Keyless Entry — If Equipped” in this
section for further information.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support
cables by releasing the lock tang from the
pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing
support cables.
Locking Tang
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