Plastic Tailgate Moulding

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Jun 12, 2007 | 09:59 AM

nut1605

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Plastic Tailgate Moulding

This past weekend I was moving some furniture and scratched up the moulding that runs across the top of the tailgate pretty good. I have contacted my dealership and they have new moulding for pretty cheap, so I am thinking about replacing it. How easy is it to do without causing damage to the tailgate? I remember seeing a truck one time without that moulding on it, and saw a bunch of holes in the top of the tailgate, so I am assuming there are tabs on the back side of the moulding that snap into those holes on the tailgate. Is that correct? How do I get the old moulding off? Do I need to take that access panel off of the tailgate and then work those tabs loose so the moulding comes off? Thanks in advance for the help!

Jun 12, 2007 | 10:35 AM

cdkell

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Remove the screws on the back panel then pull off the moulding. I've had to put mine back on a few times because it has come off from stepping on it getting out of the bed. easy fix.

Jun 12, 2007 | 10:36 AM

mastercaster

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just pulls off. may take a little force, but even if the tabs break it won't matter as you are replacing it. new one snaps on.

Jun 12, 2007 | 10:37 AM

MARTYSTOWRIG

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I have an '07 F250 sd with that moulding too. It is really easy to replace. You have to loosen the plate on the inside of the tailgate and it will click into place. then just tighten the plate up again. This is problem matic in my opinion. I have had to put it on a couple of times.

Jun 12, 2007 | 10:38 AM

nut1605

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Thanks guys! I was hoping it was that easy!

Jun 12, 2007 | 10:54 AM

mr. grieves

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How much is the replacement piece? and what is the part number? I too need to replace mine, 07 250psd.

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Jun 12, 2007 | 10:55 AM

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The replacement piece was $34.00 As far as the part number, I am not sure as I just explained what I wanted and the parts guy knew what I was talking about...hopefully somebody on here knows.