Removing The Tailgate - RAM 1500 2012 Owner's Manual

Locking Tab
3. Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the
connector bracket does not fall into the sill.
4. Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the
glove box) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the
bracket back into the sill.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 237
5. Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove box)
to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals
do not corrode.
6. 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.

Removing The Tailgate

1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera (if
equipped), refer to "Disconnecting the Rear Camera — If
Equipped" in this section.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by
releasing the lock tang from the pivot.
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