Looking for rear lightbar removal instructions.

[carlos de sand]

Hi All. New to the forum and posting in general. I need to replace my rear light bar (2024 model not covered under recall). I the lightbar instructions are easy to find. I can't though find a video or the instructions to remove the "tailgate molding" that covers the top part of the light bar. See attached. I'm looking for instructions from the Workshop Manual , a video, pictures etc. on how to remove the clips/piece. Don't want to create a bigger issue than I currently have.

I have looked at that cover and the snaps that hold it onto the tailgate and cannot see a way to release those snaps. Maybe there is a special tool. They might release if enough pressure is used but they might break as well. I would like to know a good method to remove it. Probably will need to in the future.

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[WattTheTruck]

I just replaced mine. 22 platinum. I took the large black plastic interior cover off the tailgate. Then I opened the step. There are 2 10mm nuts holding the white trim piece on. After those were removed I just worked it off with a trim tool and pulling. There is a harness with two clips for the button. That will expose 6 philips screws for the light bar. 4 small nuts on the inside where you removed the larger black plastic interior cover. One push tab. Disconnect the harness and it’s out.

 

[Pioneer74]

I just replaced mine. 22 platinum.

Did your truck pass the recall inspection? Just curious why you had to replace it. Your truck fell under the recall build dates.

 

[WattTheTruck]

Did your truck pass the recall inspection? Just curious why you had to replace it. Your truck fell under the recall build dates.

I honestly don’t know much about the rear light recall. I saw some notifications about it but the app always told me parts were not available. Either way, it definitely had issues due to moisture but mine had a crack in it which was probably my fault from something so I figured they would complain about that. I bought a scratched up used one on eBay for like $180 and buffed it out and slapped it on. For $180 I didn’t care to bother with the dealer.

 

[Pioneer74]

The condition of the bar doesn't matter for the recall. It's the way it's mounted. If it is mounted with screws, you get a new bar.

If you mounted your replacement with screws, you may have problems in the future.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...spection-parts-available-73.32336/post-689649

 

[Randall Stephens]

 

[WattTheTruck]

The condition of the bar doesn't matter for the recall. It's the way it's mounted. If it is mounted with screws, you get a new bar.

If you mounted your replacement with screws, you may have problems in the future.

https://www.f150lightningforum.com/...spection-parts-available-73.32336/post-689649

Yea it was the same style with the screws. Of course I check the Ford app today and they have the parts available now so I guess that was a waste. Oh well, maybe I’ll put the broken one back on and keep this as a spare.

 

[Pioneer74]

Yea it was the same style with the screws. Of course I check the Ford app today and they have the parts available now so I guess that was a waste. Oh well, maybe I’ll put the broken one back on and keep this as a spare.

That's what I would do. Then you will have the correct mounting hardware.

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