80 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VEHICLE Once the 60 split swing door is opened, pull the release handle on the inboard side of the 40 split door to open. WARNING! T AILGATE R EMOVAL To prevent serious injury or death: NOTE: Removing the tailgate will disable the rearview camera function. To remove the tailgate, follow the instructions below: Always keep hands away from the hinge sides of the swing doors and where the doors meet when opening and closing the doors. Your hand or someone else’s hand could be pinched. Never operate the vehicle with the swing doors open. 1. Open the tailgate to a 45° angle. 2. Lift up on the right side of the tailgate, lifting it off of the pivot.
Never hang from or sit on the swing doors. 40 Split Door Release Handle CAUTION! Always close the 40 split door first, then close the 60 split door. The swing doors must be securely latched before the tailgate can be lowered. Closing Always check both swing doors are latched before starting vehicle. Vehicle damage may occur if doors are not securely latched. NOTE: When the swing doors are open, the maximum load placed on a door cannot exceed 180 lb (82 kg). Lift Right Side Off Of Pivot Pull back on the swing doors firmly after closing to ensure they are securely latched.
Similar to the side door ajar light inside the cab, the bed light above the rear window will remain on if the tailgate doors are not fully closed.