1997 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 56

Tailgate You can 0pe.n the tailgate by pulling up un the handle while pulling the tailgate down. When you put the tailgate b.ack up, b.e sure it latchgs securely. Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Raise the tailggte slightly. 2. Remo-veboth retaining cables. To remove each cable, turn it so the end faces the h n t . Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole' is over the bolt. Plrll the. -endover the 6:olt. 3. With the tailgate halfway down, pull the tailgate toward you at the left-side and then move the tailgate to the le€t to release the-rightside. 2-9