User Manual - Page 95

For 2021 F-150 King Ranch®.

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4. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully
feed the tailgate harness up through
the gap between the pickup box and
the bumper and place it out of the way
under the pickup box.
5. Lower the tailgate.
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6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
7. Disconnect the other cable.
Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).
8. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.
9. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
10. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from
the horizontal position.
11. Remove the tailgate from the
left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
12. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
TAILGATE STEP (If Equipped)
Accessing the Tailgate Step
Integrated Tailgate Step
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the
step molding. The step pops out
slightly.
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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.
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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate until it fully extends.
5. To lock the handle in place, rotate the
handle up from the horizontal to the
vertical position until you hear a click.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears as worn or
damaged.
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F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202007, First-Printing
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Manual Tailgate
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