Tailgate Step - Ford F-250 Super Duty 2022 Owner's Manual

Tailgate - Vehicles With: Remote Release Tailgate
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1. Obtain the tailgate removal kit from
the glove box.
2. Locate and disconnect the frame
connections. They are on the left-hand
side of the vehicle.
Note: Your vehicle may have up to three
frame connections.
3. Install the protective caps on the in-line
connector portion that remains under
the pickup box.
Note: If you do not install the caps on the
connectors, some features may not operate
as intended.
4. 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.
5. Lower the tailgate.
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6. Use a screwdriver to gently pry the
spring clip on each connector past the
head of the support screw. Disconnect
the cable.
7. Disconnect the other cable.
Note: To avoid damaging the tailgate, you
may need assistance when removing. The
tailgate weighs approximately 97 lb (44 kg).
8. Lift the tailgate to 45 degrees from the
horizontal position.
9. Lift the right-hand side off its hinge.
10. Lift the tailgate to 80 degrees from
the horizontal position.
11. Remove the tailgate from the
left-hand side hinge by sliding it to
the right.
12. Install the tailgate in reverse order.

TAILGATE STEP

ACCESSING THE TAILGATE STEP
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Push the button in the center of the
step molding. The step pops out
slightly.
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3. Pull the step out fully. Lower the step
to its lowest position.
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