Tailgate Latch Control Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

All vehicles

Open the tailgate.

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If equipped. Remove the bedliner tailgate cover.
Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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Remove the tailgate access cover.
Torque: 28 lb.in (3.2 Nm)

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Vehicles without mechanical tailgate handle
Disconnect the tailgate latch actuating rods.

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Remove the tailgate latch control assembly.
1. Remove the tailgate latch control assembly nuts.
  Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)
2. Disconnect the tailgate latch actuator electrical connector.
3. Detach the tailgate latch actuator harness routing clip.
4. Remove the tailgate latch control assembly.
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NOTE: This step is only necessary when installing a new component.

Remove the tailgate latch actuator.

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Vehicles with mechanical tailgate handle
NOTE: Complete manual tailgate latch shown, others similar.

Disconnect the tailgate latch actuating rods.
1. Disconnect the left tailgate latch actuating rod.
2. Disconnect the right tailgate latch actuating rod.
3. Disconnect the tailgate handle to control assembly actuating rod.
4. If equipped. Disconnect the tailgate lock to control assembly actuating rod.
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If equipped. Disconnect the tailgate lock actuator electrical connector.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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Remove the nuts and the tailgate latch control assembly.
Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

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