Diagram of 90-96 F-series tailgate latch and hinge assembly

Pickup Tailgate Latch & Hinge
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1 Clip 382929-S
2 Link 43868
3 Bumper 44482
4 Nut (11mm) and Washer Assembly N621906-S43M
5 Roller 430B58
6 Tailgate 40702
7 Insert 430B44
8 Screw (T50) N804563-S100
9 Tailgate Support Retaining Bumper 402A10
10 Tailgate Latch Bracket 431D76
11 Screw (T50) and Washer N805156-S39
12 Strike Bolt (T50) 432A06
13 Tailgate Latch Release Handle 431C62
14 Tailgate Latch Remote Control 43170
15 Nut and Washer N620480-36
16 Screw (T50) and Washer N606689-S39 (upper round head; lower shoulder)
17 Tailgate Check Cable 43052
A -- Tighten to 9-14 N-m (7-10 Lb-Ft)
B -- Tighten to 22-34 N-m (16-25 Lb-Ft)
X - Access panel (not shown) E7TZ9940700A (FO1900104BP)
Y - Access panel screw (not shown; T30)

Removal and Installation
1. Remove tailgate inside panel cover retaining screws. Remove panel.
2. Disconnect two tailgate latch release links from tailgate latch control assembly.
3. If removing handle and control assembly, remove two nut and washer assemblies to tailgate outside panel.
4. Remove tailgate latch assembly screws.
5. Remove latch assembly (both sides) by sliding link rod out of tailgate.
6. Remove link from latch assembly.
7. Remove check cable from latch assembly by removing retaining screw from latch. Remove cable.

For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.
NOTE: Prior to installation, take out the slack in links and latches by pulling link to center of tailgate. Close plastic clip over closest thread of link.

The unnamed item above the #6 label is an anti-rattle bushing (Ford PN: F6TZ-99430B23-AA) that went into production in 1996, but fits all 90-96 tailgates (TSB 96-12-12). They are also available in a 4-piece kit as Dorman HELP PN: 38641 and as generic CH1263SET.

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Owner caption February 2007 · Photo 1483 of 5000