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TAILGATE LOCK (IF EQUIPPED)

Your vehicle may be equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
• Insert ignition key and turn to the

right to engage lock.

• Turn ignition key to the left to

unlock.

TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.

1. Lower the tailgate.

2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector) past
the head of the support screw.
Disconnect cable.

3. Disconnect the other cable.

4. Lift tailgate to a 45–degree angle
from horizontal.

5. Lift right side off of its hinge.

6. Lift tailgate to a 80–degree angle from horizontal.

7. Remove tailgate from left side hinge by sliding tailgate to the right.

To install, follow the removal procedures in reverse order.

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2005 F150 (f12), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002),
Market: USA_English (fus)

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