2020 RAM 1500 Owner’s Manual — EASY-OFF TAILGATE

To simplify mounting of a camper unit with an overhang, the tailgate can be removed.

NOTE:

The electric connector at the bottom of the tailgate must be disconnected prior to removing the tailgate.

Open the tailgate to access the rear camera or Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) connector bracket located on the rear 2

sill.

Connector Bracket

Remove the connector bracket from the sill by pushing inward in the locking tab.

Locking Tab

Disconnect the chassis wiring harness, ensuring the connector bracket does not fall into the sill.

Connect the chassis plug and bracket (provided in the glove compartment) to the chassis wiring harness and insert the bracket back into the sill.

Connect the tailgate plug (provided in the glove compart- ment) to the tailgate wiring harness to ensure that the terminals do not corrode.

Tape the tailgate harness and bracket against the forward-facing surface of the tailgate. This will prevent damaging the connector and bracket when storing or reinstalling the tailgate.

Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and or power locks (if equipped).

NOTE:

Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote Keyless Entry” in this section.

Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.

NOTE:

Make sure tailgate is supported when removing support cables.

Locking Tang

Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.

Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot clears the hanger bracket.

Without latching, rotate the tailgate to nearly closed, then 2

slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot.

Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.

NOTE:

Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.

The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock button.