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5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
6. Disconnect the other cable.
7. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from
horizontal.
8. Lift the right side off its hinge.
9. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from
horizontal.
10. Remove the tailgate from the left side
hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.
TAILGATE STEP (IF EQUIPPED)
Use the step to make entering the truck
bed easier.
To reduce the risk of falling:
• Only operate the step when your
vehicle is on a level surface.
• Only operate the step in areas with
sufficient lighting.
• Always open the step panel to widen
the step.
• Always use the grab handle when
climbing on the step.
• Do not use the step with bare feet.
• Make sure the step is clean before use.
• Keep the step load, you plus the load,
below 350 lb (159 kg).
Opening the Step
Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Do not
drive with the step or grab handle open.
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. Rotate the handle up from horizontal
to vertical until you hear a click. You
have locked the handle in place.
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 (TFC) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 201907, Third-Printing-
Tailgate
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