2013 Ford F150 Super Cab Owner Manual Printing 3 - Page 260

Load Carrying TAILGATE Tailgate Lock (If Equipped) 259 The tailgate lock is designed to help prevent theft of the tailgate. Insert the ignition key into the tailgate lock. Turn it to the right to lock or to the left to unlock the tailgate. 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. Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading. Note: If equipped with a rearview camera system, do Steps 1 through 3 before removing the tailgate. 1. Before removing the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector. It is located under the pickup box on the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire. 2. Install a protective cap (located in the glove box) onto the in-line rearview camera system connector that remains under the pickup box. 3. Partially lower the tailgate and carefully feed the tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box. 2013 F-150 (f12) Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing, February 2013 USA (fus)