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VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS - Continued
• To prevent platform from being damaged, make sure vehicle frame is cut cor-
rectly. If the cutouts are incorrect, platform may hit vehicle frame or underbody
when stowing the Liftgate.
CAUTION
NOTE: The platform cutout area shown below applies to trucks. If the rear sill di-
mension is taller than 5” it may need to be modifi ed. Check with body man-
ufacturer before modifying the rear sill.
• Installer is responsible for ensuring that vehicle body and frame modifi cations
do not adversely affect the integrity of the body and frame.
NOTE: The dimensions, shown in the illustration below, are maximums except as
indicated.
3. Fit the Liftgate to vehicle body by cutting vehicle
frame as shown in FIGS. 13-1, 14-1, or 15-1.
VEHICLE FRAME CUTOUT FOR PLATFORM CLEARANCE
(54” TO 42” BED HEIGHT)
FIG. 13-1
PLATFORM CLEARANCE
CUTOUT AREA
(WITHIN DASHED LINES)
TRUCK
FRAME
BODY FLOOR
BODY CROSS MEMBERS
TRUCK BODY
REAR SILL
5”
12”
17-7/8” MIN
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