tailgate FORD F150 1997 10.G Owners Manual

Tailgate lock (if equipped)
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
²Insert ignition key and turn to
the right to engage lock.
²Turn 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.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.f12_tailgate_lock
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Replacing tail lamp/backup
lamp bulbs
1. Remove the two bolts from the
inside of the tailgate.
2. Carefully pull the tail lamp and
backup lamp assembly from the
tailgate pillar by releasing the two
retaining tabs.
3. Disconnect the bulb connector.
4. Pull out the bulb to be replaced.
5. Install a new bulb.
6. Carefully insert the tail lamp
and backup lamp assembly,
snapping the two retaining tabs
into place.
7. Install the two bolts.
Replacing license plate lamp
bulbs
1. Carefully pull the license plate
lamp lens from the rear bumper.
2. Remove the bulb to be replaced
and install a new bulb.
3. Install the license plate lamp
lens.
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