Endgate Components
The endgate consists of the following components:
| • | Upper left corner latch |
| • | Upper right corner latch |
| • | Lower left corner latch |
| • | Dual pivoting hinge located on the lower right corner of the endgate |
Endgate Control
The endgate can be controlled by the following:
| • | Endgate swing handle activation |
| • | Endgate drop handle activation |
Endgate Operation
The endgate uses a swing handle and a drop handle. Each handle incorporates
a switch that sends an electrical signal to the endgate module to control the latches,
allowing the endgate to open in the chosen direction.
The endgate uses an electrical latch system. The latch system contains 3 separate
electrical latches that are located on the upper left corner, upper right corner,
and lower left corner of the endgate. The latches latch when battery voltage is removed.
The latches will unlatch, or release when battery voltage is applied. The latches
work in conjunction with a dual pivoting hinge located on the lower right corner of
the endgate to allow the endgate to swing open from the left to right for access and
cargo loading, or to drop to extend cargo space.
CLOSE THE TAILGATE Message
The CLOSE THE TAILGATE message will be displayed on the driver information center
(DIC) whenever the endgate is open and the endgate window up switch is activated.
TAILGATE AJAR Message
The TAILGATE AJAR message will be displayed on the driver information center
(DIC) whenever the endgate is open.
TAILGATE OPEN Message
The TAILGATE OPEN message will be displayed on the driver information center
(DIC) whenever the endgate is in drop mode.
