Topic Sponsor
2015 - 2020 Ford F150 General discussion on the 13th generation Ford F150 truck.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Anyone know what this part is for?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-23-2016, 03:27 PM
  #1  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
RogDog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: San Ramon CA
Posts: 104
Received 22 Likes on 18 Posts
Default Anyone know what this part is for?

It was in the glove compartment of my truck when I bought it. Not sure if it's an extra replacement part or something I'm supposed to use in a particular situation. It says to refer to Owners manual for proper use but I can't seem to find anything about it in there. Thanks!







Old 02-23-2016, 03:31 PM
  #2  
Senior Member
 
srg963's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 1,692
Received 352 Likes on 245 Posts
Default

If equipped with a rear view camera system, do Steps 1 through 3 before removing the tailgate.

1. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector under the pickup box on the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire.

2. Install a protective cap (located in the glove box) onto the in-line rear view camera system connector that remains under the pickup box.

3. Partially lower tailgate and carefully feed tailgate harness up through the gap between the pickup box and the bumper. Place the tailgate harness out of the way under the pickup box.​
The following users liked this post:
RogDog (02-23-2016)
Old 02-23-2016, 03:32 PM
  #3  
Member
 
rdinatal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Lakenormanopolis, NC
Posts: 90
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

If, er, when you unplug the rear camera to remove the tailgate you can put that on to protect the connections (under the truck).

-R

Last edited by rdinatal; 02-23-2016 at 03:35 PM.
The following users liked this post:
RogDog (02-23-2016)
Old 02-23-2016, 03:53 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
Thread Starter
 
RogDog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: San Ramon CA
Posts: 104
Received 22 Likes on 18 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rdinatal
If, er, when you unplug the rear camera to remove the tailgate you can put that on to protect the connections (under the truck).

-R
I'm sorta new to trucks so didn't really think about the option to remove the tailgate. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
Old 02-23-2016, 04:02 PM
  #5  
Member
 
rdinatal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Lakenormanopolis, NC
Posts: 90
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by RogDog
I'm sorta new to trucks so didn't really think about the option to remove the tailgate. Thanks for clearing that up for me!
When you do just remember to disconnect the camera cable first. Kind of awkward when you have the tailgate off and you see the cable (duh). Don't ask how I know...

-R
The following 2 users liked this post by rdinatal:
RogDog (02-23-2016), Speedmonkey (02-23-2016)
Old 02-23-2016, 06:32 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
 
Lare's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: The Southwestern Desert
Posts: 544
Received 94 Likes on 69 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by srg963
If equipped with a rear view camera system, do Steps 1 through 3 before removing the tailgate.

1. Before removal of the tailgate, locate and disconnect the tailgate in-line connector under the pickup box on the passenger side of the vehicle near the spare tire.

2. Install a protective cap (located in the glove box) onto the in-line rear view camera system connector that remains under the pickup box.

Etc.
It's on page 240, in case anyone cares.
The following users liked this post:
RogDog (02-23-2016)



Quick Reply: Anyone know what this part is for?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:26 PM.