Section 01-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Handle and Control Assembly, Tailgate, Bronco

Removal

  1. Lower tailgate and remove inner access cover. Refer to Section 01-03.

  1. Remove screws attaching tailgate latch release handle (431C62) to tailgate outside panel (40710).

  1. Remove tailgate latch release handle rod retaining clip to tailgate latch remote control (43170).

  1. Remove tailgate latch release handle and rod assembly.

  1. Disconnect latch release links and tailgate latch remote control.

  1. Disconnect electrical connector from interlock switch.

  1. Remove three screw and washer assemblies attaching tailgate latch remote control to tailgate.

  1. Remove tailgate latch remote control from tailgate.

Installation

  1. Follow removal procedures in reverse order.

  1. Tighten screw and washer assemblies to 9-14 Nm (80-124 lb-in).



Tailgate Latch Release and Latch Remote Control, Bronco





ItemPart NumberDescription
143170Tailgate Latch Remote Control
256950-S55Screw
3431C62Tailgate Latch Release Handle
4388016-SPlug Button
598431F72Clip
643868Tailgate Latch Release Link
7387819-S103Screw and Washer
8431D76Tailgate Latch Bracket
99843880Tailgate Latch Control Rod
1057502-S2Screw and Washer
11389666-SClip
12386656-SBushing
A—Tighten to 3-8 Nm
(27-71 Lb-In)
B—Tighten to 9-14 Nm
(80-124 Lb-In)