Tailgate removal
Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading.
Note:
If equipped with a Reverse Camera System (RCS), do steps 1
through 3 before removing the tailgate.
1. Before removal of the tailgate,
locate and disconnect the tailgate
in-line connector under the pickup
box on the right-hand side of the
vehicle near the spare tire
2. Install a protective cap (located
in the glove box) onto the vehicle
in-line RCS connector.
3. Partially lower tailgate and
carefully feed tailgate harness up
through the truck box and the bumper. Secure the tailgate harness onto
the vehicle box.
4. Lower the tailgate.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.
6. Disconnect the other cable.
7. Lift tailgate to a 45-degree angle
from horizontal.
8. Lift right side off of its hinge.
9. Lift tailgate to a 80-degree angle from horizontal.
10. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right.
To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.
2008 F-150
(f12)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)
Driver Controls
135