Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: If adding a fifth wheel hitch as a dealer installed accessory, follow the instructions outlined in the Fifth Wheel Hitch instruction sheet to modify the pickup bed floor.

NOTE: F-Super Duty vehicles offer a Tough Bed® option. This consists of a special highly durable, multipart resin which is applied directly to the pickup bed in the assembly plant. Repair of the Tough Bed® has been identified in 2 levels of repairability.

Level 1 damage conditions should be 25.4 mm (1 in) or less in diameter.

Drip
Run
Sag
Gouge
Scrape
Raised blisters

A repair kit has been developed to fix level 1 damage.

Level 2 damage repairs are any defects not meeting level 1 criteria. These repairs require special equipment and must be carried out at a Ford-approved facility using Ford-approved materials.

All Vehicles

Remove the tailgate.
Disconnect the pickup bed rear lighting electrical connector and pushpin retainer.

Fig 1: Locating Pickup Bed Rear Lighting Electrical Connector
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Fifth Wheel Equipped Vehicles
Disconnect the fifth wheel trailer lighting electrical connector and pushpin retainer.

Fig 2: Locating Fifth Wheel Trailer Lighting Electrical Connector And Pushpin Retainer
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Gas Engines
Remove the fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws and position the filler pipe aside.

Fig 3: Locating Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Retaining Screws
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NOTE: 8-foot pickup box uses an additional fuel filler pipe holding bracket.

Release the fuel filler pipe from the holding bracket.

Fig 4: Locating Holding Bracket Fuel Filler Pipe
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Diesel Engines
Remove the reductant tank filler cap and tether strap.
- Remove the fuel tank filler pipe retaining screws and position the filler pipe aside.
- Remove the reductant tank filler pipe retaining screws and position the filler pipe aside.
  
  Fig 5: Locating Reductant Tank Filler Cap And Tether Strap
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NOTE: 8-foot pickup box with diesel applications use an additional reductant filler pipe holding bracket.

If equipped, release the reductant filler pipe from the holding bracket.

Fig 6: Locating Reductant Filler Pipe
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All Vehicles
NOTE: The pickup bed bolts are different lengths. Pay particular attention to the location of each of these bolts to avoid the risk of damage to surrounding components during installation.

NOTE: The pickup bed bolts are a one-time-use and are replaced with new bolts whenever the pickup bed is removed.

Remove and discard the pickup bed bolts.
- To install, tighten to 80 Nm 59 lb-ft).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Pickup Bed Bolts
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NOTE: Handle the pickup bed carefully when removing from the vehicle to avoid damage to the cab or bed finish.

NOTE: If necessary have assistance when removing the pickup bed from the vehicle.

Carefully lift and remove the pickup bed from the vehicle.
NOTE: New attachment clips must be installed whenever the pickup bed is removed.

Install new attachment clips before reinstalling the pickup bed.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.