2012 Nissan Titan Owner's Manual - Page 164

Installing the tailgate 1. Insert the tailgate into the right side hinge. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and insert into the left 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 unlock the tailgate, turn the key toward the 1 . To lock, turn the passenger side of the vehicle ᭺ 2 . key toward the driver side ᭺ 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. 2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle. 3. Pull the tailgate out from the left side hinge. 4. Slide the tailgate out of the right side hinge. Pre-driving checks and adjustments 3-23