Body Ford F150
Warning: The models covered by this manual are equipped with Supplemental Restraint Systems (SRS), more commonly known as airbags. Always disable the airbag system before working in the vicinity of any airbag system components to avoid the possibility of accidental deployment of the airbags, which could cause personal injury (see Chassis electrical system).
1. Certain body components are particularly vulnerable to accident damage and can be unbolted and repaired or replaced. Among these parts are the hood, doors, tailgate, lift-gate, bumpers and front fenders.
2. Only general body maintenance practices and body panel repair procedures within the scope of the do-it-yourselfer are included in this Chapter.
Repairing minor paint scratches
Body repair – minor damage
Body repair – major damage
Upholstery, carpets and vinyl trim – maintenance
Fastener and trim removal
Hinges and locks – maintenance
Windshield and fixed glass – replacement
Hood support struts – removal and installation
Hood – removal, installation and adjustment
Hood latch and release cable – removal and installation
Radiator grille and headlight housing trim – removal and installation
Bumpers – removal and installation
Front fender – removal and installation
Door trim panels – removal and installation
Door(s) – removal, installation and adjustment
Door latch, lock cylinder and handle – removal and installation
Door window glass – removal and installation
Door window glass regulator – removal and installation
Mirrors – removal and installation
Tailgate – removal and installation
Tailgate latch, release handle, actuator and lock cylinder removal and installation
Dashboard trim panels – removal and installation
Instrument panel – removal and installation
Steering column covers – removal and installation
Seats – removal and installation
Cowl covers – removal and installation
Center console – removal and installation
Power running boards (PRB) – removal and installation
Interior trim – removal and installation
Sunroof – removal and installation
Rear power sliding window – removal and installation