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 actuating rods from the remote control.
- Remove the tailgate release handle.
- Remove the 2 tailgate latch remote control nuts.
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
- Remove the 2 tailgate latch remote control nuts.
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.