1973 Ford Bronco Owner's Manual Page 24 - Liftgate & Tailgate Operation

This is page 24 of a Ford Bronco owner's manual, from the 'Operating Your Bronco' section under 'Comfort and Convenience.' The page continues instructions for closing and locking the liftgate: pushing up slightly to disengage the ratchet, lowering it to engage the latch, turning the latch handle down (clockwise) to lock, locking the handle with the key, and returning the swing-away spare wheel carrier to its latched position. Two illustrations are included: one showing the liftgate latch handle positions (unlocked/slam close, to open, and lock) and a rear view of the Bronco identifying the liftgate latch handle and tailgate latch locations; the illustrated license plate reads '1973.' The 'Tailgate Operation' section explains that the liftgate must be open before the tailgate can be opened or closed, that the license plate and bracket should be swung up before lowering the tailgate so the plate remains visible, and that the tailgate latch release handle is pulled to lower the gate. Closing steps include raising the gate with enough force to latch and swinging the license plate bracket back into position. The page ends with the beginning of a 'Removing Rear Seat' section, describing removal of retaining bolts and washers and re-installing them in the floor, cut off mid-sentence.