Installing The Tailgate - RAM 1500 2025 Owner's Manual

11. 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
12. 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
disconnected, 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.
I T T
NSTALLING HE AILGATE
To install the tailgate, refer to the following instructions:
1. Raise the tailgate slightly, and install the support
cables by reattaching the lock tang to the pivot
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported by you and/or a
second person when installing support cables.
Locking Tang
2. Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the
forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will
prevent damaging the connector and bracket when
reinstalling the tailgate.
3. Remove the tailgate plugs (store in the glove
compartment when not using) from the tailgate
wiring harness.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE
Tailgate Plugs (Two Pieces)
1 — Large Plug
2 — Small Plug
4. Remove the body side plug (store in the glove
compartment when not using) from the body side
wiring harness.
Body Side Plug (One Piece)
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