Whats underneath the tail gate panel on a f150 platnum
08-14-2012, 11:08 AM
#22
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TSB 11-4-11
04/27/11
TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION
FORD:
2009-2011 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 10-15-9 to update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 F-150 Platinum vehicles may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE.
NOTE
OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO USE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND/OR DEVIATING FROM THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR.
NOTE
SOME STATES REQUIRE USE OF LOW VOC COMPLIANT MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH THE EQUIVALENT LOW VOC MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
1. If equipped, remove the rear video camera. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13.
2. Apply masking tape over the tailgate badges and on the tailgate sur[aces surrounding the applique.
3. Spray a liberal amount of 3M(TM) Prep Solvent-70 or 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Remover (Low VOC Compliant) along the top of the applique and in the separated area between the applique and tailgate. Allow 10 minutes of saturation time for the solvent to breakdown the adhesive tape.
4. Separate the top of the applique from the tailgate using a removal tool such as 3M(TM) Side Molding and Emblem Removal Tool or equivalent. (Figure 1)
NOTE
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]
04/27/11
TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION
FORD:
2009-2011 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 10-15-9 to update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 F-150 Platinum vehicles may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE.
NOTE
OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO USE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND/OR DEVIATING FROM THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR.
NOTE
SOME STATES REQUIRE USE OF LOW VOC COMPLIANT MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH THE EQUIVALENT LOW VOC MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
1. If equipped, remove the rear video camera. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13.
2. Apply masking tape over the tailgate badges and on the tailgate sur[aces surrounding the applique.
3. Spray a liberal amount of 3M(TM) Prep Solvent-70 or 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Remover (Low VOC Compliant) along the top of the applique and in the separated area between the applique and tailgate. Allow 10 minutes of saturation time for the solvent to breakdown the adhesive tape.
4. Separate the top of the applique from the tailgate using a removal tool such as 3M(TM) Side Molding and Emblem Removal Tool or equivalent. (Figure 1)
NOTE
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]
08-14-2012, 12:19 PM
#23
NOTE
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]
Hmm. Maybe they did make a change for 2012 and added more clips. The tsb is for 09-11. I haven't looked up part numbers to confirm it.
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]
Hmm. Maybe they did make a change for 2012 and added more clips. The tsb is for 09-11. I haven't looked up part numbers to confirm it.
08-14-2012, 05:23 PM
#24
Originally Posted by bilinvic
There was TSB for the Platinum tailgate applique because it would start falling off...go talk to your dealer.
08-15-2012, 08:13 AM
#25
TSB 11-4-11
04/27/11
TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION
FORD:
2009-2011 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 10-15-9 to update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 F-150 Platinum vehicles may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE.
NOTE
OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO USE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND/OR DEVIATING FROM THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR.
NOTE
SOME STATES REQUIRE USE OF LOW VOC COMPLIANT MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH THE EQUIVALENT LOW VOC MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
1. If equipped, remove the rear video camera. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13.
2. Apply masking tape over the tailgate badges and on the tailgate sur[aces surrounding the applique.
3. Spray a liberal amount of 3M(TM) Prep Solvent-70 or 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Remover (Low VOC Compliant) along the top of the applique and in the separated area between the applique and tailgate. Allow 10 minutes of saturation time for the solvent to breakdown the adhesive tape.
4. Separate the top of the applique from the tailgate using a removal tool such as 3M(TM) Side Molding and Emblem Removal Tool or equivalent. (Figure 1)
NOTE
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]
04/27/11
TAILGATE APPLIQUE SEPARATION
FORD:
2009-2011 F-150
This article supersedes TSB 10-15-9 to update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2011 F-150 Platinum vehicles may exhibit tailgate applique separation from the sheet metal.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE.
NOTE
OBTAIN ALL REQUIRED MATERIALS AND TOOLS BEFORE PERFORMING PROCEDURE. FAILURE TO USE SPECIFIED MATERIALS AND/OR DEVIATING FROM THE FOLLOWING SERVICE PROCEDURE MAY RESULT IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL REPAIR.
NOTE
SOME STATES REQUIRE USE OF LOW VOC COMPLIANT MATERIALS. THE MATERIALS HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITH THE EQUIVALENT LOW VOC MATERIALS REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.
1. If equipped, remove the rear video camera. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 413-13.
2. Apply masking tape over the tailgate badges and on the tailgate sur[aces surrounding the applique.
3. Spray a liberal amount of 3M(TM) Prep Solvent-70 or 3M(TM) General Purpose Adhesive Remover (Low VOC Compliant) along the top of the applique and in the separated area between the applique and tailgate. Allow 10 minutes of saturation time for the solvent to breakdown the adhesive tape.
4. Separate the top of the applique from the tailgate using a removal tool such as 3M(TM) Side Molding and Emblem Removal Tool or equivalent. (Figure 1)
NOTE
APPLIQUE IS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR (4) ATTACHING CLIPS LO [...]