GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101Removing The Tailgate1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rearcamera and/or power locks (if equipped).NOTE:Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera AndRemote Keyless Entry” in this section.2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the supportcables by releasing the lock tang from thepivot.NOTE:Make sure tailgate is supported when removingsupport cables.Locking Tang3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until theright side pivot clears the hanger bracket.5. Without latching, rotate the tailgate tonearly closed, then slide the entire tailgateto the right to free the left side pivot.6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.NOTE:Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truckpickup box.Locking TailgateThe tailgate can be locked using the key foblock button.TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPEDYour vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-FoldTonneau Cover which consists of differentfeatures: Easy Tri-Fold cover Tonneau fore aft locator Crossbar inside bed locator Front and rear clamps Stowage strap Locking capabilityWARNING!To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which isdeadly, the exhaust system on vehiclesequipped with “Cap or Slide-In Campers”should extend beyond the overhangingcamper compartment and be free of leaks.2
