Tailgate - Chevrolet 2007 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Tailgate

You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its
handle while pulling the tailgate toward you.
To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it
latches.
After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back
towards you to be sure it latches securely.
Tailgate Removal
The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to
allow for different loading situations. Although the
tailgate can be removed without assistance,
you may want someone to assist you with the
removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle.
To remove the tailgate, do the following:
Reverse the above procedure to reinstall. Make
sure the tailgate is secure.
1. Raise the tailgate
slightly and release
both retaining
cable clips. To
release the retaining
cable clips, lift the
cable so it points
straight out
and push the cable
clip forward.
2. With the tailgate at a
slight upward angle,
pull back on the
tailgate at the right
edge and then
move the tailgate to
the right to release
the left edge.
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