5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove com-
partment) 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 pre-
vent damaging the connector and bracket when
storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
REMOVING THE TAILGATE
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera
and or power locks (if equipped).
NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And
Remote Keyless Entry” in this section.
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 sup-
port cables.
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.
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 over-
hanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
LOCKING TAILGATE
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock
button.
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.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER
REMOVAL
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).
NOTE:
If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
2. Pull both clamp handles down to release the Ton-
neau Cover’s rear panel.
Locking Tang
Clamped Position
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