NISSAN 2012 Frontier - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 175)

Installing the tailgate
1. Insert the tailgate into the left side hinge.
2. Hold the tailgate at a 45 degree angle and
insert into the right side hinge.
3. Continue to hold the tailgate at a 45 degree
angle and attach the tailgate support cables.
4. Close the tailgate securely.
Locking the tailgate
To lock the tailgate, turn the key toward the pas-
senger side of the vehicle
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1 . To unlock, turn the
key toward the driver side
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2 .
BED EXTENDER (if so equipped)
CAUTION
● Do not overload the bed extender.
Maximum load on the open tailgate is
890N (200 lbs).
● Evenly distribute and properly secure
all cargo.
● Do not use the bed extender or tailgate
to secure cargo.
LPD0272
3-18 Pre-driving checks and adjustments