BODY AND TRIM
Cargo Bed – Manual Lift
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CARGO BED – MANUAL LIFT
See General Warnings, Section 1, Page 1-2.
CARGO BED REMOVAL
NOTE:
Cargo bed removal and installation will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1.
Raise the bed and ensure that the prop rod is securely engaged.
2.
Hold the bed securely, and remove the cotter pin (3) and flat washer (4) from the top end of the prop rod where
the prop rod is attached to the bed
3.
Remove the prop rod (17) from the bed, and place the prop rod between the prop rod track (2) and the rear
body panel. Lower the bed onto the vehicle frame.
4.
Remove the two nylon locknuts (8) from the cargo bed hinge and bolts (9).
5.
Apply slight upward pressure on the rear of the bed to relieve pressure from the hinges. Remove the hinge
bolts (9).
6.
Raise the rear edge of the bed approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm), and pull the bed assembly toward the rear
of the vehicle approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) to release bed latch (10) from the latch plate (11). Lift the bed
from the vehicle.
CARGO BED INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Cargo bed removal and installation will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1.
Place the front edge of the bed onto the vehicle frame, and align the latches (10) with the latch plates (11)
.
2.
Lower the rear edge of the bed onto the vehicle, and align the bed hinge brackets (14) with the frame hinge
brackets (15).
3.
Start the bolts (9) into both hinges. Use an alignment tool if necessary.
4.
Use a small hammer, and lightly tap the bolts through the hinges.
5.
Install a nylon locknut (8) on each bolt (9), and tighten the hardware to 15 ft-lb (21 N·m).
6.
Lift the bed from the bed latch and, with the prop rod in a slot notch, place the prop rod (17) in the bed mounting
hole. Install a flat washer (4) and a new cotter pin (3) onto the prop rod.
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