I have a 2014 f250 with tailgate assist, How do I remove the tailgate from the truck?

 

tailgate assist ?!?

is that the thingy that makes it seem lighter ???

Sorry, can't help you there as I have that OLD truck that doesn't have that and wish I had it !!!!

 

Not sure about the tailgate assist part of it but on my truck, you drop the tailgate about 3/4 down and there is a spot on the hinge that allows you remove it off the passenger side post first and then it just pulls off the drivers side and thats after first disconnectiong the two cables which are slide clipped on.Hope this helps ya!!

 

According to the build sheet, mine has 'tailgate assist'....FWIW. It isn't anything I've seen that makes removal anything but loosening the two cables from the truck body, lowering the gate to about 3/4-1/2 way then pulling it off the RHS pivot then pulling it free from the LHS. Just make sure the camera cable (if equipped) is disconnected first and be prepared for some ungainly, difficult to balance weight though it really isn't particularly physically heavy.

 

Thanks people, I did remove it last night, comes off the same way the older tail gates did, I was not sure if the spring for the assist would unwind when I lifted it off but it did not, all is good

 

coastaldc...If your at all interested in selling it Id be interested. Been looking for one to put on my recently acquired 2011.

 

no, can't sell it, I put a sander in the back in the winter, will need it in the spring

 

No need for sander in Florida

 

Your truck has it.

 

you sure ??? cuz it seems to weigh a ton !

Where is it as I've had my tailgate off and no indications of any lift mechanism or anything..

 

There is a torsion spring inside the gate between the two hinges. Ford used this in the 78 and 79 Bronco. My 79 bronco had the easiest lifting tailgate ive ever laid my hands on

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I would guess that it's on the RHS hinge and the 'keyway' for no better term that slides off to allow you to remove the tailgate. I would think you could easily check if you have the assist by trying to twist it with a tool of some sort after pulling the 'gate off. I do have to say that mine raises a bunch easier then the '06 SD that I had and it's for all intent, the same assembly

 

I had a 2006 and the procedure described worked for me. Now I have a 2016 and its not working because the tailgate hinge has a plastic/rubber grommet. I dont know how to remove the grommet, any ideas?

Here a picture I took by laying down right below the passenger side tail gate.

 

Sorry, it works as described. I am an idiot and shouldn't be allowed to post questions.

 

I believe when you swap that gate to one that did not have it , it is the left hinge you need to change .
Well I know for sure it is one of them any way....
I have seen inside one before , and it is like said , torsion spring , like they used to use to hold a trunk lid open .