88 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
TAILGATE REMOVAL
NOTE:
Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview
camera function.
To remove the tailgate, follow the instructions
below:
1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle.
2. Lift up on the right side of the tailgate, lifting it
off of the pivot.
Lift Right Side Off Of Pivot
3. Without latching, rotate the tailgate to nearly
closed. Then, while providing support to the
tailgate, slide it slowly to the right, removing
the tailgate from the left pivot.
NOTE:
Rest the tailgate on the bumper so that the entire
tailgate is secure and supported.
Slide Tailgate To The Right
4. Let the tailgate rest on the support cables
while having the tailgate naturally slide
forward on the bumper.
Tailgate Only Supported By Cables
5. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by
pushing inward in the locking tab.
Connector Bracket Location
WARNING!
For vehicles equipped with a multifunction
tailgate, the tailgate weighs 115 lb (52 kg) and
should be removed by at least two people. Injury
to the customer or damage to the tailgate may
occur if one person tries to remove the
multifunction tailgate.
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