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3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the
right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the
left side pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup
box.
L
OCKING
T
AILGATE
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. If
equipped with remote keyless entry, the tailgate
can be locked using the vehicle key or by locking
the truck with the key fob.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold
Tonneau Cover which consists of different
features:
Easy Tri-Fold cover
Tonneau fore/aft locator
Crossbar inside bed locator
Front and rear clamps
Stowage strap
Locking capability
NOTE:
The Tonneau Cover can be folded up and secured
at the front of the box without removing it
completely.
T
RI
-F
OLD
T
ONNEAU
C
OVER
R
EMOVAL
To remove the Tonneau Cover, follow the next
steps:
1. Open the tailgate to gain access to the rear
pair of Tonneau Cover clamps located on the
underside of the cover (left and right side).
Clamped Position
NOTE:
If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
2. Pull both clamp handles down to release the
Tonneau Cover’s rear panel.
Released Position
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.
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