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Load CarryingTailgate RemovalWARNINGAlways properly secure cargo toprevent shifting cargo or cargo fallingfrom vehicle, which could result incompromised vehicle stability and seriouspersonal injury to vehicle occupants orothers.You can remove the tailgate for moreloading room.Note: Skip to Step 4 if your vehicle doesnot have a rearview camera.E1630901. Locate and disconnect the rearviewcamera in-line connector. It is underthe pickup box on the right-hand sideof the vehicle near the spare tire.2. There is a protective cap in the glovebox. Install it on the in-line connectorthat remains under the pickup box.3. Partially lower the tailgate. Carefullyfeed the tailgate harness up throughthe gap between the pickup box andthe bumper and place it out of the wayunder the pickup box.4. Lower the tailgate.E1630925. Use a screwdriver to gently pry thespring clip on each connector past thehead of the support screw. Disconnectthe cable.6. Disconnect the other cable.7. Lift the tailgate to a 45-degree anglefrom horizontal.8. Lift the right side off its hinge.9. Lift the tailgate to an 80-degree anglefrom horizontal.10. Remove the tailgate from the left sidehinge by sliding it to the right.Reverse the steps to reinstall the tailgate.Tailgate Step (If Equipped)Use the step to make entering the truckbed easier.To reduce the risk of falling:• Only operate the step when yourvehicle is on a level surface.• Only operate the step in areas withsufficient lighting.• Always open the step panel to widenthe step.• Always use the grab handle whenclimbing 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 pounds (159 kilograms).187F150 (TF6) , enUSA