Removing tailgate with camera

Tried closing the tailgate with a load of gravel pushing back on it, and one side popped off the hinge. The camera cable grommet in the bed is out and I want to take the tailgate off to fix it. Does the camera cable to the tailgate in the '09 Tacoma have a quick connect/disconnect clip?

 

yes, check behind the rear bumper area, there is a plug that you can disconnect to remove the tailgate. You should also have a cap in the glove box that you use to cover the plug if you plan on leaving it disconnected.

 

my 08 says to unplug at drivers side tail light.
remove tail light and you will see wiring.

 

epa4wd is correct. 09+ have instructions in the manual and on a couple of stickers around the tailgate to remove that plug and use the plug/socket covers included with the truck.

 

It should be well documented in your owners manual too