Mazda B2300 2001 Manual page 83

NOTE
Step-bumpers or hitches may damage
the tailgate if it is lowered completely.
Reattach the cables in the reverse order
of removal.
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Tailgate Removal
First, release the tailgate as described
previously. Be sure to support the left
side to prevent it from falling. Then,
raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle (see
Knowing Your Mazda
illustration) and lift the right side of the
tailgate off its hinge. You can now pull
the left side of the tailgate away from the
left hinge.
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Tailgate Installation
1. First, insert the left side of the tailgate
into the left hinge and raise it to a
45 degree angle; next, insert the right
side into the right hinge.
2. Support the tailgate to allow slack in
the cables and reattach the cables one
at a time.
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