Items Included
|
Tools Required
|
*Note: This applique’ is designed to fit both the 2015-17 and 2018-20 style F150 tailgates. Despite slight geometric differences between the two models, installation of the applique’ is the same.
Before You Get Started...
Warm surfaces and 3M tape with heat gun if ambient temperature is below 68 degrees F
|
Clean surface thoroughly with Isopropyl rubbing alcohol
|
A dry fit must be performed before the final installation of the product to ensure fit
|
Products cannot be returned for a full refund after the red backing to the 3M tape is removed
|
The degree to which you follow these preparation instructions will determine the quality of the installed product. Please follow all instructions and be patient. If you are unsure of any area of the installation after reading these instructions, please call us at 844-918-3688, and we will answer any questions that you have.
Paint Preparation Instructions Link
If you ordered the "Paintable" version, click on the instructions link above for paint prep, and trim installation instructions.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove Ford emblem and any other lettering or badges, if present within the perimeter of the applique’. Instructions for this step are available through many tutorial videos. We have included a link to one of our favorites here:
Ford F150 Emblem Replacement Mod 2018-2020 in Leadfoot Grey - Burnout Test! - YouTube
(Start at the 11:00 minute mark for the tailgate instructions)
Ford F150 Emblem Replacement Mod 2018-2020 in Leadfoot Grey - Burnout Test! - YouTube
(Start at the 11:00 minute mark for the tailgate instructions)
2015-2017 Tailgate
|
2018-2020 Tailgate
|
2. Dry fit tailgate applique’ without removing red backing to 3M tape.
3. Clean the tailgate thoroughly, including final isopropyl alcohol wipe. Use the included adhesion promoter to wipe the areas where tape areas will adhere to the tailgate.
4. Align top edge of applique’ with the valley of the upper style line of the tailgate above. Ensure that the cover is centered correctly (same distance to edge of tailgate on either side). If installing with just one person, we recommend removing the tailgate, and placing it face-up for this installation.
|
5. Peel back the first 1 ½ inches of the red backing from each section of the perimeter 3M tape, as pictured to the right. You may wish to tape this backing to the front of the applique’ for easy access later. Completely remove backing from all remaining inboard 3M tape, which will be inaccessible when the applique’ is flush with the tailgate.
Note: If a tailgate light bar is present, feed the wire through the hole where the Ford logo used to be in the center of the tailgate and out through the center hole at the bottom of the tailgate |
|
6. Carefully center and align the applique’. Don’t allow the tape to stick until you are satisfied with its positioning.
7. After the applique’ is properly positioned, slowly begin pulling on the section of the red backing along the top perimeter of the cover to fully expose the tape to the tailgate surface. Ensure the cover does not shift while performing this step. Put firm pressure on these areas of the cover as the tape is gradually exposed. After the top perimeter is fully adhered, repeat this step on the other perimeter sections of tape.
8. After the applique’ is fully installed and all red backing is removed, put firm pressure on all areas where the 3M tape is touching the tailgate surface to ensure a permanent bond.
Note: Wait 48 hours before taking your truck through a car wash or on highway driving.
Note: Wait 48 hours before taking your truck through a car wash or on highway driving.
9. After 24 hours, again put pressure on all taped areas to ensure all of the tape surface is firmly attached.
10. See Wiring Instruction Addendum by accessing link below if tailgate light bar is present.