2001 Toyota Tundra Owners Manual - Page 26

'01 TUNDRA_U (L/O 0008) Tailgate Support cable bracket OPENING To open the tailgate, pull the handle up. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. See "Luggage stowage precautions" in Section 2 for precautions in loading luggage. After closing the tailgate, try pulling and pushing it to make sure it is securely closed. REMOVAL 1. Open the tailgate to the angle where you can release the brackets on the support cables from the lugs on both sides. To release the support cable bracket, lift it up and slide it off. 2. Tilt the tailgate to about 30° from vertical and pull up the right side of the tailgate to unhook the right side. NOTICE Avoid driving with the tailgate open. 2001 TUNDRA (OM34416U) 15