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Tub Removal, Ford F-150 (MY22+)
Sometimes the spray in tub liner can make it more difficult. Refer to step #7 if you encounter this issue
Sometimes the spray in tub liner can make it more difficult. Refer to step #7 if you encounter this issue
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<p><strong>Recommended PPE</strong></p><ul><li>Eye protection</li><li>Hearing protection</li></ul>

Recommended PPE

  • Eye protection
  • Hearing protection
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<p><strong>Tools Required</strong></p><ul><li>Sockets (mm): 10,13</li><li>Torx: T27, T50</li><li>Wire Cutters</li><li>Forklift with Tyne Extensions</li><li>4 x Lifting Slings</li></ul>

Tools Required

  • Sockets (mm): 10,13
  • Torx: T27, T50
  • Wire Cutters
  • Forklift with Tyne Extensions
  • 4 x Lifting Slings
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Open tailgate.

Note: Vehicle needs to be unlocked for this.

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<p>Get T50 Torx bit</p>

Get T50 Torx bit

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Because of the spray in tub liner, it is best to tap the torque bit into place with a hammer so it fits firmly. 

If the Rubber is too thick and it doesn’t tap into place nicely, please skip to step #7

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Remove the (Qty 6) bolts with a power tool

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Use a fine flathead screwdriver to pick the plastic tub liner out of the bolt head


Note: On the vehicle this instruction was made on this was required on two of the six bolt heads

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Keep all Fasteners in a box

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Remove tailgate plastic cover panel:

  • T27 Torx
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Fold out the tailgate step

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Open the fuel filler door

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From underside of Fuel Neck

10mm. Remove bolt which fixes the fuel filler pipe to the underside of Tub

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Unclip Diff Breather

Identify the diff breather hose. It is located on the passenger side, behind wheel. Cut the (Qty 3) zip ties which fix it to the underside of the tub.

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Disconnect this main plug which has the white retaining clasp

Note: This harness runs to the tail lights and bling spot monitor system

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<p>Disconnect this plug </p><ul><li>It goes to the tailgate</li></ul>

Disconnect this plug

  • It goes to the tailgate
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<p>Disconnect the camera plug</p>

Disconnect the camera plug

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Disconnect this earth cable

  • 10mm,  which is located on the driver side rear, inside of chassis rail
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Connect lifting slings

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Lift off

  • When partially up doublecheck that no wires are still connected.
  • No need to remove rear bumper - Tub can lift directly vertical without hitting it. 
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Lower Tub onto a trolley or stack of pallets. If a customer is keeping their Tub, they have been asked to bring qty 5 pallets. 

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It should now look like this