Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a selectively detachable tailgate cable assembly comprises a tailgate cable having first and second ends and a wiring harness having first and second ends. One of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable is connected to a portion of a vehicle and the other of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable is connected to a portion of a tailgate. At least one of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable may be selectively detached from either the vehicle or the tailgate. One of the first and second ends of the wiring harness is operatively connected to a power source and the other of the first and second ends of the wiring harness is connected to an electrical connection positioned on a portion of the tailgate. At least one of the first and second ends of the wiring harness may be selectively detached from either the vehicle or the tailgate.

Abstract: A selectively detachable tailgate hinge assembly connects a tailgate to a vehicle. The hinge assembly has a hinge mechanism, a first wiring harness, and a second wiring harness. At least a first portion of the hinge mechanism may be selectively detached from a second portion of the hinge. The first wiring harness operatively connects to at least one component within a tailgate and further has a first electrical contact that is positioned within the first portion of the hinge mechanism. The second wiring harness operatively connects to a power source positioned in the vehicle and further has a second electrical contact that is positioned within the second portion of the hinge mechanism. The electrical contacts are electrically engaged with one another when the hinge mechanism is assembled and electrically disengaged when the first portion of the hinge mechanism is detached from the second portion of the hinge mechanism.

Abstract: A selectively detachable tailgate assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate, a hinge mechanism, and a power assembly. The hinge mechanism connects the tailgate to a portion of a vehicle. A portion of the hinge mechanism may be selectively disassembled to permit the tailgate to be removed from the vehicle. The power assembly is operatively connected to the tailgate to provide power to the tailgate to selectively move the tailgate at least partially between the open and closed positions.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of a selectively detachable tailgate cable assembly comprises a tailgate cable having first and second ends and a wiring harness having first and second ends. One of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable is connected to a portion of a vehicle and the other of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable is connected to a portion of a tailgate. At least one of the first and second ends of the tailgate cable may be selectively detached from either the vehicle or the tailgate. One of the first and second ends of the wiring harness is operatively connected to a power source and the other of the first and second ends of the wiring harness is connected to an electrical connection positioned on a portion of the tailgate. At least one of the first and second ends of the wiring harness may be selectively detached from either the vehicle or the tailgate.

Abstract: A selectively detachable tailgate hinge assembly for connecting a tailgate to a vehicle is disclosed. The hinge assembly comprises a hinge mechanism, a first wiring harness, and a second wiring harness. The hinge mechanism connects a portion of the tailgate to a portion of a vehicle. At least a first portion of the hinge mechanism may be selectively detached from a second portion of the hinge. The first wiring harness operatively connects to at least one component within a tailgate and further comprises a first electrical contact that is positioned within the first portion of the hinge mechanism. The second wiring harness operatively connects to a power source positioned in the vehicle and further comprises a second electrical contact that is positioned within the second portion of the hinge mechanism.

Abstract: A selectively detachable tailgate assembly for a vehicle is disclosed. The tailgate assembly includes a tailgate, a hinge mechanism, and a power assembly. The hinge mechanism connects the tailgate to a portion of a vehicle. A portion of the hinge mechanism may be selectively disassembled to permit the tailgate to be removed from the vehicle. The power assembly is operatively connected to the tailgate to provide power to the tailgate to selectively move the tailgate at least partially between the open and closed positions.