How To Replace Tailgate Cables 2004-13 Ford F150
Created on: 2014-10-30
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, snapped, rusted, frayed or cut tail gate cables or straps on 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Ford F150 pickup truck
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step 1 :Removing the Tailgate Cable
- Support the tailgate
- Remove the T45 Torx bolt from the lower end of the tailgate cable
- Pry the tab on the top of the cable with a flat blade screwdriver and slide it up
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step 2 :Installing the Tailgate Cable
- Press the top part of the cable on to the bolt and slide it on
- Tighten the T45 Torx bolt to the lower end of the tailgate cable
Tools needed
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Flat Blade Screwdriver
T45 Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we're going to show you how to replace a tailgate cable on this 2005 Ford F150. We show you on the passenger side, but the driver side is the same procedure. The items you'll need for this include new tailgate cables from 1AAuto.com, T45 Torx bit and ratchet or a T45 Torx driver, and a flat blade screwdriver.
The bolt on each tailgate cable is a T45, and you just want to make sure that your tailgate is supported. You don't want to take one of them off, and have the other one break or something. Then your tailgate falls and it could get bent.
This is a T45 Torx bolt. On this side, use a flat blade screwdriver or your fingernails if you're not too worried about them, and you just pry that up. Pry this tab up and slide it off.
The new cable from 1A Auto, push it on. On this side, put the bolt through. The longer tab goes out so the shorter tab contacts with the cable, and then this little washer can go on. Then this long tab goes into the tailgate. Just test it out and make sure it works.
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