Tailgate Step - Ford F-250 2017 Owner's Manual

7. Disconnect the other cable.
8. Lift the tailgate to a 45° angle from
horizontal.
9. Lift the right side off its hinge.
10. Lift the tailgate to an 80° angle from
horizontal.
11. Remove the tailgate from the left side
hinge by sliding it to the right.
Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.

TAILGATE STEP

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 lb (159 kg).
Opening the Step
Note: Make sure to close and fully latch the
step before moving your vehicle. Never drive
with the step or grab handle open.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the
step molding. The step will pop out
slightly.
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Tailgate
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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.
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4. Pull the yellow handle stop backward
out of the tailgate.
5. Rotate the handle up from horizontal
to vertical until you hear a click. You
have locked the handle in place.
Note: Do not tow with the step or grab
handle.
Replace the slip resistance tape or grab
handle molding if it appears worn or
damaged.
Closing the Step
1. Press handle button 1 to lower the
telescoping handle extension, and then
press button 2 to release the handle.
Rotate the handle down from vertical
to horizontal.
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