Lift the tailgate off the passenger side hinge. Pull the tailgate out of the driver’s side hinge. Remove the tailgate. To install the new tailgate, follow the removal procedures in reverse.

What part of the truck is the tailgate?

A tailgate is simply referred to as the back “gate” or “door” of primarily a truck but sometimes also a SUV, wagon, or similar form of vehicle that has a back door, which can be opened to load cargo or other items and is hinged.

Why do trucks have tailgates?

The reason your truck has a tailgate is quite simple. It’s to prevent the cargo in your truck bed from falling out.