Dee Zee Tailgate Assist Installation Instructions
For Installation on Driver's Side Only
Ford Maverick Tailgate Assist
Contact Information
Contact Dee Zee if you experience the following problems:
- Missing Parts
- Installation Problems / Questions
- Warranty Questions
1-800-779-2102
Hours of operation:
- 8:00am - 5:00pm CST, Mon - Thursday
- 8:00am - 4:00pm CST, Friday
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Parts List
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| BALL MOUNT PLATE | 1 |
| SHOCK | 1 |
| BOLT | 1 |
| LOWER BALL MOUNT | 1 |
| TAILGATE FASTENER | 1 |
Tool Required
- T50 TORX SOCKET
- RATCHET
- M5 ALLEN WRENCH
- T30 TORX SOCKET
Installation Steps
NOTE: THIS PRODUCT CAN ONLY BE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE.
STEP 1
Pull on the spring clip and remove the tailgate cable. Use a Torx T50 socket to remove the cable bolt.
Diagram Description: Shows pulling a spring clip and using a T50 socket on a bolt connected to the tailgate cable.
STEP 2
Install the bolt removed from the previous step, through the hole in the ball mount plate, and back into the hole. Tighten the bolt with the T50 socket.
Diagram Description: Shows a bolt being inserted through a ball mount plate and into a hole, then tightened with a T50 socket.
STEP 3
Install the cable back onto the cable bolt.
Diagram Description: Shows the tailgate cable being reattached to the cable bolt.
STEP 4
Install the bolt through the hole in the lower ball mount and thread the bolt into the tailgate fastener. The notches must be towards the lower ball mount.
Diagram Description: Shows a bolt going through the lower ball mount and into the tailgate fastener. Notches on the fastener are indicated to face the lower ball mount.
STEP 5
Align the tailgate fastener with the slot in the tailgate. Insert the tailgate fastener into the slot. Rotate the bolt 90° to align tailgate fastener notches with edges of the slot. Pull out on lower ball mount plate to engage tailgate fastener into slot. While pulling out on the lower mount plate, tighten bolt with a 5mm allen wrench.
Diagram Description: Illustrates aligning the tailgate fastener with the tailgate slot, rotating a bolt to align notches, pulling the lower ball mount plate, and tightening with an Allen wrench.
STEP 6
After lower ball mount is attached, install the small end of the shock to the ball mount.
Diagram Description: Shows the small end of the shock being attached to the lower ball mount.
STEP 7
Install the larger end of the shock to the ball mount plate.
Diagram Description: Shows the larger end of the shock being attached to the ball mount plate.
STEP 8
The bottle opener on the driver's side of the tailgate must be removed. Using a T30 torx bit, remove the two screws attaching the bottle opener. If the bottle opener is not removed, it will interfere with the shock and prevent the tailgate from closing.
Diagram Description: Shows the location of the bottle opener on the tailgate and indicates removal with a T30 torx bit. A warning is given about interference if not removed.
Dee Zee, Inc. Three-Year Warranty Agreement
Dee Zee, Inc. manufactures high-quality products through innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Should the original purchaser experience manufacturer defects in materials or workmanship under normal use, Dee Zee, Inc. offers the below warranty coverage.
The three-year warranty applies only to the original purchaser of new product(s) and is limited to the replacement of genuine Dee Zee products. Modification of any kind to Dee Zee products voids all warranty coverage. Warranty does not include electrical components, installation, cost of removal, labor, transportation costs, loss of use, inconvenience, or consequential damages.
Damage resulting outside of normal use such as road hazards (gravel, debris), product misuse, improper installation, impairments from accidents, product modifications, improper repairs, spills, vandalism, product neglect, lack of maintenance, not following cleaning instructions, or acts of God are not covered under this warranty agreement.
Buyer assumes all risk, liability, and cost for the installation and use of Dee Zee products. Dee Zee, Inc. assumes no liability for injury, loss, incidental or consequential damages in the event of an accident.
Warranty Submission Procedure: All warranty claims will be initiated at the place of purchase. The original purchaser will be required to present the original sales receipt with purchase date shown and provide photographs of the defect. All warranty replacement requests must be submitted via email to returns@deezee.com.
In the event the originally purchased product style is no longer available, Dee Zee will warranty the defective part with a current equivalent. If a comparable product is no longer available, the product would be returned to the store of purchase for a refund or the applicable cost difference can be paid to choose an alternate style.
