TAILGATE
Tailgate Removal
To simplify mounting a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed quickly. Follow these steps: 1. Open the tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 2. Unclip and remove the cables from the box while maintaining a 45 degree angle. 3. Lift the tailgate off of the pivot on the passenger side by pulling upward and rearward at the same time.
4. Slide the tailgate to the passenger side while making sure clearance from the box and taillight is maintained. To reinstall the tailgate, do the following: 1. Slide the tailgate onto the driver’s side pivot. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert it into the passenger side pivot. 3. Clip the cables to the box.
Two-Position Tailgate/Upper Load Platform
Your tailgate can be opened to the full-open or the partial-open position. The partial-open position is for loading objects longer than the length of the bed (sheets of plywood, etc.) by creating an upper load platform:
Installing Lumber
1. Place lumber across the box in the indentations pro- vided above the wheel housings and in the bulkhead dividers, to form the floor. There are indents in the sheet
metal (or bed liner if equipped) on the inner side of the box in front (Club Cab only) and behind both wheel housings.
2. Secure the tailgate in the partially-open position: 3. Open the tailgate slightly.
4. Snap the tailgate support cable between the cable guide and the tailgate bumper. Do this on both sides of the tailgate.
1 — Bulkhead Divider Slot 2 — Wheel Housing Indentions
Tailgate Guide
To return the tailgate to the full-open position: 1. Lift up on the tailgate. 2. Remove both cables from between the cable guides and the tailgate bumpers, and lower the tailgate.
CAUTION!
• Care should always be exercised when operating a
vehicle with cargo. Vehicle speeds may need to be reduced. Severe turns or rough roads may cause shifting or bouncing of the cargo that may result in vehicle damage.
• Ensure the load is securely tied down and is properly identified according to local laws if it extends beyond the tail lights.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
• Loading should not exceed 400 lbs (181 kg) of
material suspended above the wheelhouse and partially open tailgate or vehicle damage may result.
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