CHEVROLET 2012 Colorado - Manual (Page 37)

Black plate (9,1) Chevrolet Colorado Owner Manual - 2012
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
3. With the tailgate partially down,
lift up on the passenger side and
pull the tailgate toward you, then
move the tailgate to the right to
release the driver side. You can
then remove the entire tailgate
assembly.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall
the tailgate. Make sure it is secure.
To partially lower the tailgate:
1. With the tailgate fully open, lift
up slightly on the entire tailgate
assembly. Tailgate Partially Down
2. Remove the retaining cable from
the passenger side of the
tailgate by pulling the clip away
from the bolt head while pushing
the cable bracket forward.
When the larger part of the hole
on the bracket is over the bolt,
slide the bracket off the bolt.
3. Slide the lower end fitting onto
the top bolt. The tailgate will now
stay in the partially opened
position.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the
driver side.
If you would like to close the
tailgate, the bracket cannot be in the
partially opened position. Use the
top position on the bracket to
anchor it on the bottom bolt.