Removing Tail Gate Pole
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Removing Tail Gate Pole
I thought I would share some steps and pictures when removing the tail gate pole and replacing with panel. It is fairly simple. You will need the panel (Part # 9L3Z-9943121-A) and eight (8) new screws (Part # W710734-S439).
Step 1 – Remove Pole and plastic tail gate cover.
Step 2 - Remove Pole holder
Step 3 – Remove two plugs by pushing up from bottom while pushing outer ring from top. Do not cut this tab off, it will be reused when you reinstall.
Step 4 – Trim two hump tabs off with Sharpe knife (not same as above) so panel lays flat
Step 5 – Screw new panel in place with eight new screws
Step 6 – Go to LineX
Step 1 – Remove Pole and plastic tail gate cover.
Step 2 - Remove Pole holder
Step 3 – Remove two plugs by pushing up from bottom while pushing outer ring from top. Do not cut this tab off, it will be reused when you reinstall.
Step 4 – Trim two hump tabs off with Sharpe knife (not same as above) so panel lays flat
Step 5 – Screw new panel in place with eight new screws
Step 6 – Go to LineX
Last edited by rubclt; Mar 15, 2011 at 03:49 PM. Reason: add linex pic
