Locking Tailgate; Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - If Equipped; Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal - Dodge RAM 1500 2020 Owner's Manual

9. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the
forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will
prevent damaging the connector and bracket when
storing or reinstalling the tailgate.
10. Raise the tailgate slightly, and remove the support
cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported by you and/or a second
person when removing support cables.
Locking Tang
11. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
 Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
 If the tailgate is closed with the wire harness discon-
nected, the tailgate can only be opened by removing
the inside panel and unlatching the locking mechanism
manually.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with "Cap or
Slide-In Campers" should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
L T
OCKING AILGATE
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock button.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau
Cover which consists of different features:
 Easy Tri-Fold cover
 Tonneau fore aft locator
 Crossbar inside bed locator
 Front and rear clamps
 Stowage strap
 Locking capability
T -F T C
RI OLD ONNEAU OVER
To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of Tonneau
Cover clamps located on the underside of the Cover
(left and right side).
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
2. Slide the locking lever toward the outside of the truck
bed to release the clamp and pull the handle
downward into the Released Position. Do this for both
the left and right side.
R
EMOVAL
Slide Locking Lever Inward
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Clamped Position
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