RAM 1500 2020 - Removing the Tailgate; Locking Tailgate; Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - if Equipped

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE 101
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
support cables.
Locking Tang
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. Without latching, rotate the tailgate to
nearly closed, then 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.
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
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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