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How do you remove the tailgate on a Ranger?

How do you remove the tailgate on a Ranger?

Fortunately, the tailgate on your Ranger was designed to be removed easily. Open the tailgate. Disconnect the tailgate retaining straps from the anchor points on the bed. Pry open the clips that secure the straps to the anchor point using a flat blade screwdriver. Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle.

Where is the cable on a Ford Ranger?

The end of the cable is hooked to a lever on the secondary brake shoe. Remove the cable end from the lever on the secondary brake shoe. Remove the cable end from the lever on the secondary brake shoe. Release the cable retainer from the wheel side of the backing plate.

How do you change the emergency brake cable on a Ford Ranger?

Adjust the tension on the cable until the cable has about one inch play between the body of the truck and the cable. Release cable tension by pressing the emergency pedal down and releasing it. Pull the cable back to the rear of truck. Both rear cables are removed and replaced the same way.

How much does it cost to replace tailgate cable?

Inspect both cables for fraying, rust, corrosion or other wear and tear that may weaken the cable’s strength. It’s a lot cheaper to replace your $20 dollar cables than risk dumping your $20,000 dollar Harley Davidson because your tailgate cables failed.

What causes a stuck rear door on a 1998 Ford Ranger?

Brief Explanation: Opening stuck rear door on 1998 Ford Ranger when the plastic cable stays have broken at the (2) latches, and the upper latch cable works when pulled with pliers at the door handle, but the lower latch cable does not work when pulled with pliers, not allowing the door to open.

How do you open the front door of a Ford Ranger?

At the same time, with feet / knees on the ground outside the vehicle, lay on your right side with your waist straddling the open front door, reach your hand down into the access hole and find the little tab shown in pic #18. Tug gently on the upper latch cable with pliers, while pushing up on the lower latch tab with your finger.

Where are the cable ends on a Ford Ranger?

Disengage the two cable ends that are set inside of the rear door handle. It is important to note that the cable that comes into the upper portion of the door handle operates the LOWER latch, and the cable that comes into the lower portion of the door handle operates the UPPER latch.

Brief Explanation: Opening stuck rear door on 1998 Ford Ranger when the plastic cable stays have broken at the (2) latches, and the upper latch cable works when pulled with pliers at the door handle, but the lower latch cable does not work when pulled with pliers, not allowing the door to open.

Disengage the two cable ends that are set inside of the rear door handle. It is important to note that the cable that comes into the upper portion of the door handle operates the LOWER latch, and the cable that comes into the lower portion of the door handle operates the UPPER latch.

At the same time, with feet / knees on the ground outside the vehicle, lay on your right side with your waist straddling the open front door, reach your hand down into the access hole and find the little tab shown in pic #18. Tug gently on the upper latch cable with pliers, while pushing up on the lower latch tab with your finger.

Where is the storage cubby on a Ford Ranger?

There is a small recessed storage cubby in the bottom of the door trim, and with the trim removed there will be a hole where the storage cubby sits that will allow access to the lower latch. Remove the sound deadening material inside the door (photo #15).

How do you remove tailgate from truck bed?

Pry open the clips that secure the straps to the anchor point using a flat blade screwdriver. Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Separate them from the anchor points. Separate the tailgate from the right hinge at the back of the truck bed by lifting it upward.

How do you remove tailgate retaining straps on a car?

Disconnect the tailgate retaining straps from the anchor points on the bed. Pry open the clips that secure the straps to the anchor point using a flat blade screwdriver. Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Separate them from the anchor points.

How do you open the tailgate on a car?

Open the tailgate. Disconnect the tailgate retaining straps from the anchor points on the bed. Pry open the clips that secure the straps to the anchor point using a flat blade screwdriver. Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Separate them from the anchor points.

Do you need to replace tailgate on Ford Ranger?

The tailgate on your Ford Ranger helps to secure loads in your truck bed, but in some cases when you looking to haul especially large or long, the tailgate can become an hindrance. In addition, if your tailgate is rusted or otherwise damaged, you may want to replace it. Fortunately, the tailgate on your Ranger was designed to be removed easily.

How do you separate a tailgate on a truck?

Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Separate them from the anchor points. Separate the tailgate from the right hinge at the back of the truck bed by lifting it upward. Separate the tailgate from the left hinge by lifting it upward. The tailgate can be quite heavy; you may need an assistant to help.

Where is the tailgate on a Ford Bronco?

Separate the tailgate from the right hinge at the back of the truck bed by lifting it upward. Separate the tailgate from the left hinge by lifting it upward. Chilton’s Ford Ranger/Bronco II Explorer 1983-91 Repair Manual; Chilton Book Company; 1991.

Disconnect the tailgate retaining straps from the anchor points on the bed. Pry open the clips that secure the straps to the anchor point using a flat blade screwdriver. Push the strap ends upward and toward the front of the vehicle. Separate them from the anchor points.

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Ruth Doyle