Product Description
2015-2017 Ford F-150 Chrome Tailgate Handle Cover with Camera Access, 2 Pieces (DH55312)
When a backup camera sits in the tailgate handle area, any cover placed there has to leave the lens clear, or the camera stops being useful. DH55312 is a two-piece chrome tailgate handle cover for the 2015-2017 Ford F-150; QAA notes it "Includes camera access," and the same note gives a limit: it "will not work with LED light."
Check for an LED light first
Before anything else, look at your tailgate handle area. If your truck has an LED light there, QAA says this cover won't work on it, and you should not order it. If there's a camera and no LED light, the camera opening is built in. The catalog doesn't describe the opening's shape, so the photos are the best way to compare it with your truck. If you can't tell what your handle has, take a picture and call us.
Fitment
One row: Ford F-150, 2015 to 2017, tagged 2-door, 4-door and Pickup Truck. Because the part goes on the tailgate, cab style doesn't change the fit as listed. The Fitment tab shows the row.
Two pieces of plated ABS
The cover is molded from ABS plastic, chrome-plated and polished, and imported. The catalog doesn't say how the two pieces divide the handle area, so lay them against the photos before you start. The two F-150 pieces mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
Putting it on
- Lowering the tailgate can give you a better working angle.
- Clean the handle housing, including around the camera, with soap and water.
- Wipe with degreaser and let everything dry.
- Dry-fit both pieces, checking that the camera lens is fully clear.
- Mark the outline with painter's tape, then place the piece and press firmly.
Afterward, put the truck in reverse and check the camera image for any edge of chrome in the frame. The Installation tab has more on prep.
Weather window
Choose a mild, dry day out of direct sun. Leave the tailgate dry overnight so the tape can bond, and hold off on opening it in the rain until the next day. A recently waxed tailgate needs a second pass of degreaser.
More for the same F-150
QAA cross-lists several parts for these trucks:
- RT55308, a 1pc tailgate accent trim with a logo cut out
- SGR55308, 8pc stainless "FORD" side step letter inserts, sold as a set of two
- WQ55308, a 12pc wheel well accent trim that does not fit models with factory fender flares
- WZ55308 and WZ55308-AP, 4pc wheel well fender trim moldings noted for trucks without factory flares
The tailgate accent pairs most directly with this handle cover. The catalog lists the two WZ moldings without a stated difference, so check their photos or call.
Care
Mild soap and a soft cloth keep the chrome bright. Go gently around the camera lens and skip abrasive pads.
Questions
The F-150 tailgate pair is DH55312. Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with questions; Specs has the UPC.
DH55312 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH55312 |
| UPC | 691821499250 |
| Part type | Tailgate Handle Cover |
| Pieces in kit | 2 |
| Material | Chrome Plated ABS plastic |
| Finish | Chrome plated |
| Coverage / notes | Includes camera access, will not work with LED light |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape |
| Origin | Imported |
| Fits | 2015-2017 Ford F-150 |
Fitment: DH55312
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 2015-2017 | 2-door, 4-door, Pickup Truck |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Other QAA trim cataloged for the 2015-2017 Ford F-150
- RT55308: 1-piece Tailgate Accent Trim
- SGR55308: 8-piece "FORD" Side Step Letter Inserts
- WQ55308: 12-piece Wheel Well Accent Trim
- WZ55308: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
- DH55307: 1-piece Tailgate Handle Cover
- WZ55308-AP: 4-piece Wheel Well Fender Trim Molding
Check the body style on each listing; some kits are specific to one body style.
Installation tips: Tailgate Handle Cover
- Unpack all 2 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: DH55312 Tailgate Handle Cover
Does DH55312 work with the backup camera?
Yes. QAA notes it includes camera access.
Will it fit if my tailgate handle has an LED light?
No. QAA notes it will not work with an LED light.
Which years does it fit?
The 2015-2017 Ford F-150, 2-door and 4-door pickups.
How many pieces are included?
Two.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
