How to Replace Tailgate Cable 1993-2011 Ford Ranger
Created on: 2010-07-27
How to repair, install, fix, change or replace broken, snapped, rusted, frayed or cut tail gate cables or straps on your Ford Ranger model years 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10.
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step 1 :Removing the Tailgate Cable
- Support the tailgate
- You remove the T45 Torx bolt from the bottom of the tailgate cable
- Pull off the tailgate cable at the tailgate
- Carefully let down the tailgate
- Pull back the tab at the top of the cable
- Pull off the cable at the frame
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step 2 :Installing the New Tailgate Cable
- Put the top of the tailgate cable on at the frame
- Insert the T45 bolt into the bottom of the tailgate cable, making sure the shoulder passes through the cable hook
- Insert the T45 bolt into the tailgate
- Tighten the T45 bolt
Tools needed
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T45 Socket
Ratchet
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In this video, we'll show you how to replace a tailgate cable on this '04 Ford Ranger, same as pretty much any '93 on up Ranger. All you need is a T45 Torx bit and it's a pretty simple replacement.
Tailgate replacement on this ranger is pretty easy. Use a T45 Torx bit. You want to make sure, if you're taking tailgate cables off, that your tailgate is supported because once you remove this tailgate cable, you don't want the tailgate to drop down and get dented on the bumper. My other tailgate cable on the other side is good so I'm going to remove this bolt and lift it up with my knee a little bit. Carefully allow that other tailgate cable to do the work here. Now, here on the upper end, you basically just need to pull this tab back and the cable comes off.
Obviously putting it back on, pull it down, and then put in your T45 bolt. Now, the bolt is shouldered here so you want to make sure that gets into the cable, and it doesn't hang up like that. That'll get your cable pinched. Make sure it goes into the cable. You might have to pull out on the bolt to get it going. I'm actually pulling out with the cable. Now, you tighten the bolt and the cable still flexes
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