Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford Pickup. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open and support the tailgate.
- Remove the 8 screws and the tailgate access panel.
- To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
- Open the 2 clips and release the 2 tailgate latch actuating rods from the tailgate remote control.
- Release the 2 tailgate latch actuating rod locators from the tailgate.
- Remove the 2 nuts and the tailgate remote control.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.