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Loop Tailgate Strap Behind Circular Retainer
Ensure the tailgate strap is properly seated behind the
circular retainer against the sides of the sheet metal.
Correctly Seated Tailgate Strap
Incorrectly Seated Tailgate Strap
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When hauling cargo using the mid position and the
tailgate, you must support the load at two forward
locations:
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At the top of the rear wheelhouse (1)
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Between the wheelhouse and the tailgate (2)
Chamfered Boards In Pickup Box
1 — Support Location 1
2 — Support Location 2
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
NOTE:
Failure to support the load at these two forward
locations could result in damage.
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Three 2x4 boards are needed to provide support at
locations (1) and (2). Each board will need to be cut
to fit inside the pickup box.
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The support at location (1) should be seated in the
dedicated formation on top of the wheelhouses.
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The support at location (2) should use the remain-
ing two 2x4s. Stack the boards and place them into
the formation in the side wall of the pickup box. The
corners of the bottom board will need to be cham-
fered to fit.
NOTE:
All cargo transported in the pickup box must be
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secured.
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The maximum payload for the mid position is
300 lb (136 kg).
CLOSING
To close the tailgate, lift upward until both sides latch
into place.
CAUTION!
After closing, pull back on the tailgate firmly to ensure
it is securely latched. Failure to securely latch the tail-
gate could result in damage to the vehicle or cargo.
NOTE:
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If the Tonneau Cover is installed, make sure the Ton-
neau Cover is fully closed before closing the tailgate.
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Due to the presence of the Center High-Mounted Stop
Lamp, removal of the tailgate is not recommended.
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