2005 Chevrolet Colorado Owner's Manual - Page 93

Removing the Tailgate Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. Remove the retaining cables from both ends of the tailgate by pulling upward on the clip. Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt. Pull the end over the bolt. To partially lower the tailgate do the following: 1. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. 2. Pull upward on each clip. Then, push forward so the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt. Pull the end over the bolt. Tailgate Partially Down 2. With the tailgate partially down, pull the tailgate toward you at the passenger's side and then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver's side. You can then remove the entire tailgate assembly. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure it is secure. 3. Slide the end fitting off the bottom bolt and onto the top bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position. If you would like to close the tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position and must be anchored on the bottom bolt, using the secondary position on the end fitting. 2-11