Tailgate Removal; Perimeter Alarm System - Ford 1998 F-150 Owner's Manual

Controls and features

TAILGATE REMOVAL

Your tailgate is removable to allow
more room for loading.
1. Lower the tailgate.
2. Use a screwdriver to pry the
spring clip (on each connector)
past the head of the support
screw. Disconnect cable.
3. Disconnect the other cable.
4. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree
angle.
5. Lift right side off of its hinge.
6. Lift left side off of its hinge.
To install, follow the removal
procedures in reverse order.

PERIMETER ALARM SYSTEM

(IF EQUIPPED)
Arming the system
When armed, this system will help
protect your vehicle from
unauthorized entry. When
unauthorized entry occurs, the
system will flash the parking lamps
and the theft indicator lamp, and
chirp the horn.
The system is ready to arm
whenever the ignition is turned
OFF. Any of the following actions
will prearm the alarm system:
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