Chevrolet silverado 2012 Owner's Manual page 58

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it
upward until it latches.
After closing the tailgate, pull it back
to be sure it latches securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate can be removed to
allow for different loading situations.
Assistance may be needed with the
removal to avoid damage to the
vehicle.
On vehicles with a Rear Vision
Camera, it must be disconnected
before removing the tailgate. See
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9 74 for more information.
To remove the tailgate:
1. Raise the tailgate slightly, pull
out and hold the cable retaining
clip (A). Push the cable (C) up
and off of the bolt (B). Repeat on
the other side.
2. With the tailgate about halfway
open, lift the right edge of the
tailgate from the lower pivot.
On vehicles with the tailgate
assist feature, raise the tailgate
nearly all the way to the closed
position prior to removing the
left edge.
3. Move the tailgate to the right to
release the left edge.
Reverse this procedure to reinstall
the tailgate. Make sure the tailgate
is secure.