Toyota 2005 Tacoma Owner's Manual page 54

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Support cable bracket
LS12030
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.
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LS12031
2. Tilt the tailgate to about 30
vertical and pull up the right side of
the tailgate to unhook the right side.
2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U)
LS12032
from 3. Slide the tailgate a little to the right
to unhook the left side.
To attach the tailgate, follow the removal
procedure in reverse order.
After closing the tailgate, try pulling it to-
ward you to make sure it is securely
closed.
We recommend you keep the tailgate
closed when not in use.
NOTICE
Make sure the support brackets are
securely latched on both side panels
when installing the tailgate.