Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Owner's Manual page 130

Tailgate Removal
The tailgate 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:
130
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.
Lift the clip over the
bolt, and push the
cable forward then
rotate down.
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.