Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 148

Fig. 146: Removing Tailgate Access Panel 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Disconnect the tailgate latch rods. 

1. Open the two clips.  

2. Disconnect the two rods. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 147: Disconnecting Tailgate Latch Rods 
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4. Remove the tailgate handle. 

1. Remove the nuts.  

2. Remove the tailgate handle.  

3. Remove the tailgate latch remote control. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 148: Removing Tailgate Handle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Installation 

NOTE:

Make sure the latch release rods are not Preloading the latches. They 
should be clipped in a relaxed state with no slack.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 149: Installing Tailgate Handle 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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