2013 Ford F350 Super Duty Super Cab Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 251

250 Load Carrying Opening the Tailgate Step 1. Flip down the tailgate. 2. Pull the yellow latch lever to the unlock position to release the grab handle from its stowed position. 3. Raise the handle upright until you feel it latch and see the latch lever in the lock position. The yellow lever only needs to be used when releasing the grab handle. 4. Rotate the center molding to unlatch the tailgate step and pull it toward you to extend it. 5. Flip open the step panel to widen the step. Close the Tailgate Step 1. Close the step panel, then lift and fully close the tailgate step into the tailgate. 2. Slide the latch at the bottom of the handle, then lower the handle. Note: • Fully close and latch the tailgate step before moving the vehicle Never drive with the step or grab handle deployed. Replace the slip resistance tape (serviceable item) if worn out. Replace the handle molding (serviceable item) if damaged. Do not tow with the grab handle or step frame. 2013 F-250/350/450/550 (f23) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, December 2012 USA (fus)