Removing The Tailgate - Chrysler 1500 Owner's Manual

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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 pre-
vent damaging the connector and bracket when stor-
ing or reinstalling the tailgate.

Removing The Tailgate

1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and
or power locks (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.
NOTE: Make sure tailgate is supported when removing
support cables.
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 263
Locking Tang
3. Raise the tailgate to a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side
pivot clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side
pivot.
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