2014 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 187
2014 Ford F150 SuperCrew Cab Manual
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Load Carrying Tailgate Removal WARNING Always properly secure cargo to prevent shifting cargo or cargo falling from vehicle, which could result in compromised vehicle stability and serious personal injury to vehicle occupants or others. You can remove the tailgate for more loading room. Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle does not have a rearview camera. E163092 5. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw. Disconnect the cable. 6. Disconnect the other cable. 7. Lift the tailgate to a 45-degree angle from horizontal. 8. Lift the right side off its hinge. 9. Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree angle from horizontal. 10. Remove the tailgate from the left side hinge by sliding it to the right. Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate. E163090 1. Locate and disconnect the rearview camera in-line connector. It is under the pickup box on the right-hand side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. There is a protective cap in the glove box. Install it on the in-line connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefully feed the tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper and place it out of the way under the pickup box. 4. Lower the tailgate. Tailgate Step (If Equipped) Use the step to make entering the truck bed easier. To reduce the risk of falling: • Only operate the step when your vehicle is on a level surface. • Only operate the step in areas with sufficient lighting. • Always open the step panel to widen the step. • Always use the grab handle when climbing on the step. • Do not use the step with bare feet. • Make sure the step is clean before use. • Keep the step load, you plus the load, below 350 pounds (159 kilograms). 185 F150 (TF6)