Ford F-150 2023, Owner'S Manual

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4. Install a protective cap on the in-line
connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.
Note: The protective cap is in the glove
compartment.
5. Partially raise 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.
6. Fully lower the tailgate.
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7. Remove the retaining screw.
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8. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
9. Disconnect the other cable.
10. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from
the horizontal position.
11. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
12. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from
the horizontal position.
13. Remove the tailgate from the
left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
14. Install the tailgate in reverse order.
Note: After reinstalling the tailgate it is
important to reinstall the retaining screw to
the recommended torque, 7 lb.ft (10 Nm).
Failure to install the retaining screw can
cause the tailgate to detach.
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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2023 F-150 (TFD) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202206, DOM
Tailgate - Vehicles With: Power Tailgate