Tailgate bolts after bed liner removal

[lloydr1206]

I am looking to get a spray in bed liner and remove the OEM bed liner. I watched install videos and noticed that the tailgate cover comes with its own bolts but the dealership didn’t provide me with the ones they removed. Can I use the ones that I take out of the tailgate cover or do I need to buy replacements?

Any info would help. Even if somebody knows the bolt size so I can buy new ones, that’d be helpful since they’ll just be spraying over them on Monday.

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[Muscam1]

I am looking to get a spray in bed liner and remove the OEM bed liner. I watched install videos and noticed that the tailgate cover comes with its own bolts but the dealership didn’t provide me with the ones they removed. Can I use the ones that I take out of the tailgate cover or do I need to buy replacements?

Any info would help. Even if somebody knows the bolt size so I can buy new ones, that’d be helpful since they’ll just be spraying over them on Monday.

The original were screws with a torx (t-20) head. I'm the opposite situation as you - I need the screws for the tailgate cover as they are a "special" type of screw with a recessed washer head. Ford told me you only get the screws (for the tailgate) when you purchase the bed and tailgate cover. I purchased just the tailgate cover...so I had to improvise. Attached are pics of the original screws that you are looking for.

Hope this helps and if you want to get rid of your "special" tailgate cover screws please let me know.

--Marc

 

[micl9]

I went thru the same thing when I removed the drop in liner. I was able to get the screws from Ford. I had a couple extra, if I can find the bag I will post the part number.
Feel free to PM me if I don't reply today.

 

[lloydr1206]

I found someone that’s wanted the drop in to give me his screws for the screws to mount the liner. It ended up working out. Local dealerships said they can order the parts but I failed on my timeline so I’m glad I found this guy.

thanks for the input

 

[micl9]

Part number is
W718344-S450B
pack of 10 screws
Tasca shows them as $1.56

 

[Muscam1]

Part number is
W718344-S450B
pack of 10 screws
Tasca shows them as $1.56

Thanks for helping the OP out. Does anyone have the part number for the special screws that mount the tailgate plastic (bedliner style) cover to the tailgate? If I remember correctly they have a recessed well/washer built into the screw.

Thanks

 

[micl9]

Thanks for helping the OP out. Does anyone have the part number for the special screws that mount the tailgate plastic (bedliner style) cover to the tailgate? If I remember correctly they have a recessed well/washer built into the screw.

Thanks

I think there is an install kit for the drop in bed liner. Maybe for F150 though, I know all the plastic parts are common not sure about the tailgate.

 

[CompDude]

Getting ready to remove my liner other than the tailgate screws which I have ordered
Anything else I need or any tip and tricks for removal?

 

[lloydr1206]

Getting ready to remove my liner other than the tailgate screws which I have ordered
Anything else I need or any tip and tricks for removal?

Not really, it was real simple. The tailgate cover screw bullshit was the worst part. I think there are two plugs and two bolts holding it in. Then I lifted up in the middle and it popped right out from under the rails. Pulling up in the middle of the liner was the best tip I received.

 

[micl9]

Getting ready to remove my liner other than the tailgate screws which I have ordered
Anything else I need or any tip and tricks for removal?

The 2 T-shaped plastic retainers at the back are a real bitch to get out. Especially if you want to try to save them for re-use. They are not meant to be reused.
I was able to get mine out with minimal damage, but i did it last summer so they were less prone to crack.

And there is an F150 video out there that is helpful on how to remove/install

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