Cable, Tailgate: Removal: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Tailgate Check CABle-Cargo Box

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Open the tailgate and locate the tailgate check CABle (3) on the left and right of the cargo box below the tailgate striker (1) as necessary.
Pry the CABle lock tab(s) (4) outward using a screwdriver or flat bladed tool (2) and remove the tailgate check CABle(s) from the cargo box.

Fig 2: Tailgate Check CABle & Bolt
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Remove the bolt (4) that secures the tailgate check CABle (3) to the left and right side of the tailgate.
Remove the tailgate check CABle(s) from the tailgate.