TRUCK BOX
TAILGATE Opening the tailgate Pull the tailgate handle upward and lower the tailgate. The support cables hold the tailgate open. When closing the tailgate, make sure the latches are securely locked.
Do not drive the vehicle with the tailgate down, unless equipped with NISSAN's Bed Extender (accessory) or equivalent in the extended position.
For additional information on proper truck box loading, see “Vehicle loading informa- tion” (P. 10-16).
WARNING
Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo area or on the rear seat when it is in the folded position. Use of these areas by passengers without proper restraints could result in serious in- jury or death in an accident or sud- den stop.
•It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside a vehicle. In a colli- sion, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
•Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and seat belts.
•Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a seat belt properly.
Disconnecting the rear camera Before removing the tailgate disconnect the rear camera by performing the follow- ing:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rearcamera connector bracket O1 located on the rear sill.
2. Remove the connector bracket O2 from the sill by pressing the locking tab in- ward, in the direction shown, while pull- ing the bracket apart.
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness O3 by pressing inward on the locking tab, in the direction shown, while pulling the connectors apart. Hold the connec- tor firmly to prevent the connector in the chassis harness from falling into the sill.
4. Take the chassis plug and bracket from the glove box and connect them to the chassis wiring harness to avoid con- tamination to the terminals which will lead to malfunction of the rear camera.
5. Insert the bracket back into the sill.
6. Take the tailgate plug from the glove box and connect it to the tailgate wiring har- ness to avoid contamination which will lead to malfunction of the rear camera.
7. Remove the tailgate. For additional infor- mation, see “Removing the tailgate” (P. 3-29).
Removing the tailgate 1. Release the tailgate support cables.
CAUTION
The tailgate is heavy. Two people should remove or install it. Be careful not to drop it during removal.
•After releasing the support cables, do not let the tailgate rest on the bumper.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 15 degree angle. 3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side hinge at an angle. 4. The tailgate slides out of the right side hinge. Installing the tailgate 1. Insert the tailgate into the right side hinge. 2. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge. 3.
Continue to hold the tailgate at a 15 de-gree angle and attach the tailgate sup- port cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
Connecting the rear camera Before closing the tailgate reconnect the rear camera by performing the following: 1. After attaching the rear tailgate to the truck, keep the tailgate open and check that the tailgate harness is not hanging below the tailgate.
2. Remove the connector bracket O2 from the sill by pressing the locking tab in- ward, in the direction shown, while pull- ing the bracket apart.
3. Disconnect the chassis plug and bracket from the chassis wiring harness O3 . Keep the connector and bracket in a safe place such as the glove box.
4. Disconnect the tailgate plug from the tailgate wiring harness. Keep the tail- gate plug in a safe place such as the glove box.
5. Connect the tailgate wiring harness to the chassis wiring harness.
6. Securely fix the rear camera connector bracket O1 to the rear sill.
7. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the passenger side of the vehicle O1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the driver side O2 .
TIE DOWN HOOKS For your convenience, tie down hooks are placed at each corner of the truck box. These may be used to help secure cargo loaded into the truck box. • The weight of the cargo load must be evenly distributed over both the front and the rear axles.
• All cargo should be securely fastened with ropes or straps to prevent it from shifting or sliding within the vehicle.
WARNING Properly secure all cargo with ropes or straps to help prevent it from sliding or shifting. In a sudden stop or collision, unsecured cargo could cause personal injury.
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