1978 Ford Bronco Tailgate Latch & Handle Exploded Parts Diagram with Torque Specs

This document is an exploded parts diagram of a tailgate latch and control mechanism, showing the inner structure of a tailgate panel with its latch, linkage, and handle components. The main illustration depicts the tailgate shell with left and right latches (part 43151 / 43150), connecting links (43868), retaining clips (382929-S), a rod assembly (43880), a control assembly (9843170-A / 43170-A), a handle (431C62), a plug button (388016-S), bushings (386656-S), and mounting screws with torque specifications: screw and washer 387819-S100 tightened to 3-8 N·m (2-6 ft-lb) and screw and washer 57502-S2 tightened to 8-14 N·m (6-11 ft-lb). Four detail views are provided along the bottom: View in Circle B shows the left latch, bushing, and link attachment; View C shows the control, rod, clips, link, and torsion bar bracket; View D shows the handle and plug button installation; and View E shows the right-side latch, bushing, and link. A reader can learn the part numbers, assembly relationships, fastener locations, and torque values needed to disassemble, repair, or reassemble the tailgate latch and handle linkage. The document itself does not state a year, make, or model, but was uploaded as applying to a 1978 Ford Bronco.