Tailgate - Bed Extender

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Bed Extender

Note: Do not use the bed extender when driving off road.

Note: Make sure to engage the locking pins and knobs fully before driving your vehicle.

Note: Make sure to secure all cargo.

Note: Do not exceed 150 lb (68 kg) on the tailgate when your vehicle is moving.

Note: Do not keep the bed extender in the tailgate mode when you are not using it for restraining cargo. Always keep the bed extender in the grocery mode or the stowed position with the tailgate closed.

Tailgate Mode

Pull the locking pin toward the center of your vehicle.

Open the latches to release the panels.

Rotate the panels toward the tailgate. Repeat Steps 1-3 on the other side of your vehicle.

Connect the two panels. Rotate both knobs one-quarter turn clockwise to secure the panels.

Make sure to insert the latch rod into the tailgate hole. Make sure to engage both sides of the locking pins into their holes in the pick-up box.

Reverse the steps to store the bed extender.

Grocery Mode

Follow Steps 1-4 of the Tailgate Mode instructions by rotating the panels away from the tailgate. Close the tailgate.

Tailgate - Bed Extender

Bed Extender

2018 F-150 Owner's Manual