2008 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 52

08 02.19 Tailgate Support cable bracket LS12029 LS12030 LS12031 To open the tailgate, pull the handle up. The support cables will hold the tailgate horizontal. See "-Stowage precautions" on page 300 in Section 2 for precautions when loading luggage. After closing the tailgate, try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked. 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. 28 2008 TACOMA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM35898U)