2010 Hummer H3 Owner's Manual - Page 34

2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows To partially lower the tailgate: 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. 3. Slide the lower end fitting onto the front bolt. The tailgate will now stay in the partially opened position. 4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the driver side. When closing the tailgate the bracket cannot be in the partially opened position. It must be anchored on the rear bolt using the top position on the bracket. 2. Lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. Remove the retaining cables from both sides of the pickup box by pulling the clips away from the bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward. When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt. 3. With the tailgate partially down, lift up on the passenger's side and pull the tailgate toward you, then move the tailgate to the right to release the driver's side. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tailgate. Make sure it is secure. Swing-gate (H3) To lock or unlock the swing‐gate, use the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Tailgate Partially Down 2. Remove the retaining cable from the passenger side of the pickup box by pulling the clip away from the bolt head while pushing the cable bracket forward. When the larger part of the hole on the bracket is over the bolt, slide the bracket off of the bolt. { WARNING Make sure the swing‐gate is completely closed. Driving with the swing‐gate open could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.