Easy-off tailgate
To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed.
NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with a rear camera the electrical connector must be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.
Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear camera connector bracket located on the rear sill.
Connector Bracket
2. Remove the connector bracket from the sill by press- ing inward in the locking tab.
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill.
4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket back into the sill. 5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode. 6. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera (if equipped), refer to “Disconnecting the Rear Camera If Equipped” in this section. 2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
Locking Tab
NOTE: Make sure tailgate is supported when removing support cables.
3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle. 4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. 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.
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.
Locking Tailgate
The lock is located next to the tailgate handle. The tailgate can be locked using the vehicle key.
Locking Tang
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