EASY-OFF TAILGATE• To simplify mounting of a camper unitwith an overhang, the tailgate can beremoved.NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped witha rear camera the electrical connectormust be disconnected prior to removingthe tailgate.Removing the Tailgate• Disconnect the wiring harness for therear camera (if equipped).• Unlatch the tailgate and remove thesupport cables by releasing the locktang from the pivot.• Raise the right side of the tailgateuntil the right side pivot clears thehanger bracket.• Slide the entire tailgate to the right tofree the left side pivot.• Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.NOTE: Do not carry the tailgate loose inthe truck pickup box.WARNING!To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide,which is deadly, the exhaust systemon vehicles equipped with “Cap orSlide-In Campers” should extendbeyond the overhanging campercompartment and be free of leaks.Locking TailgateThe lock is located next to the tailgatehandle. The tailgate can be locked usingthe vehicle key.43UTILITY
