Removal and Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Ford Pickup, 2012 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2012 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2012 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Open the tailgate.
- Remove the screws, retaining clips (if equipped) and the tailgate access panel.
- Disconnect the tailgate latch remote control actuating rods.
- Remove the 2 bolts and the tailgate latch.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.