Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 146

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.  

TAILGATE LOCK CYLINDER 

Removal 

1. Remove the tailgate handle. Refer to Tailgate Latch Remote Control .  

2. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder. 

1. Remove the spring clip.  

2. Remove the tailgate lock cylinder. 

Fig. 138: Removing Tailgate Lock Cylinder 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure. 

NOTE:

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and 
building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock 
repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock 
cylinder to the correct key code of the vehicle.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

DOOR LATCH REMOTE CONTROL - REAR, F-150

Special Tool(s) 

Fig. 139: Door Latch Remote Control Special Tool(s) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal 

1. Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL -- REAR DOOR .  

2. Remove the rear door radio speaker (18808). 

1. Remove the screws.  

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.  

3. Remove the rear door radio speaker. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 140: Removing Rear Door Radio Speaker 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Remove the watershield. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 141: Removing Watershield 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Disconnect the necessary rods and cables from the rear door latch remote control. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - F150 Pickup