2009 Ford F150 Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 114

Driver Controls 4. Lower the tailgate. 5. Using a screwdriver, gently 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. Tailgate step (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a feature that allows easier entry into the truck bed. To open the tailgate step: 1. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock positon ( ) to release the grab handle from its stowed postion and raise the handle upright until you feel it latch and see the latch lever in the lock positon ( ). The yellow lever only needs to be used when releasing the grab handle. 3. Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step and pull it towards you to extend it. 4. Flip open the step panel to widen the step. Note: To reduce risk of falling: • Operate step only when the vehicle is on level surface. • Operate step only in areas with sufficient lighting • Always open flip panel to widen step. 114 2009 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide (own2002), 3rd Printing USA (fus)