2005 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 154

2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle. 3. Pull the tailgate out from the right side hinge. 4. Slide the tailgate out of the left side hinge. Installing the tailgate 1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert into the right side hinge. 3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and attach the tailgate support cables. 4. Close the tailgate securely. LPD0271 LPD0272 Removing the tailgate 1. Release the tailgate support cables. Locking the tailgate To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the passenger side of the vehicle 1 . To unlock, turn the key toward the driver side 2 . Both the master key and the valet key can be used to lock and unlock the tailgate. CAUTION ● The tailgate is heavy. Two people should remove or install it. Be careful not to drop it during removal. ● After releasing the support cables, do not let the tailgate rest on the bumper. 3-16 Pre-driving checks and adjustments