Tailgate - Toyota tundra 2003 User Manual

Tailgate

OPENING
To open the tailgate, pull the handle up.
The support cables will hold the tailgate
horizontal.
See "—Stowage precautions" in Section 2
for precautions when loading luggage.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling and
pushing it to make sure it is securely
closed.
NOTICE
Avoid driving with the tailgate open.
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'03 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0307)
Support cable bracket
REMOVAL
1. Open the tailgate to the angle where
you can release the brackets on the
support cables from the lugs on
both sides.
To release the support cable bracket, lift
it up and slide it off.
2. Tilt the tailgate to about 30° from
vertical and pull up the right side of
the tailgate to unhook the right side.
2003 TUNDRA from Jul. '03 Prod. (OM34430U)