GMC 2004 Canyon Owner's Manual page 91

Removing the Tailgate
Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate:
Tailgate Fully Down
2. Remove the retaining cables from both ends of the
tailgate by pulling upward on the clip. Then, push
forward so the larger part of the hole on the bracket
is over the bolt. Pull the end over the bolt.
3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate
toward you at the passenger's side and then
move the tailgate to the right to release the
passenger's side.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make
sure it is secure.
1. Raise the tailgate
slightly.
To partially lower the tailgate do the following:
Tailgate Partially Down
2. Pull upward on each clip. Then, push forward so
the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over
the bolt. Pull the end over the bolt.
3. Slide the end fitting off the bottom bolt and onto
the top bolt.
If you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot
be in the partially open position and must be anchored
on the bottom bolt, using the secondary position on
the end fitting.
1. Raise the tailgate
slightly.
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