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Tailgate Release Handle: Removal

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NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: Vehicles built on or before 07/08/2016, replace the tailgate moulding when replacing the tailgate handle.

All vehicles 

  1. Open the tailgate.
    GFD410520Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the tailgate moulding. Refer to: Tailgate Moulding .

    Vehicles with mechanical tailgate handle 

  3. Remove the tailgate release handle.

    1. Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Release the tailgate release handle retaining clips.
    3. If equipped. Disconnect the tailgate lock cylinder rod.
    4. Disconnect the tailgate release handle to tailgate control assembly rod.
    5. NOTE: Electrical connector type shown, coax cable style similar.

      If equipped. Disconnect the rear camera electrical connector and remove the tailgate release handle.

    GFD411214Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Transfer components as necessary.

    1. If equipped. Remove the rear camera and bracket.
    2. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder nut.

      Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

    3. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder.

    GFD411215Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Vehicles without mechanical tailgate handle 

  5. Remove the tailgate release handle.

    1. Remove the tailgate release handle nuts.

      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)

    2. Release the tailgate release handle retaining clips.
    3. Disconnect the tailgate release handle electrical connector(s) and remove the tailgate release handle.

    GFD411216Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  6. NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

    Transfer components as necessary.

    1. Remove the tailgate release switch.
    2. If equipped. Remove the tailgate light.
    3. If equipped. Remove the rear camera and bracket.
    4. If equipped. Remove the keyless entry rear antenna.

GFD411217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
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