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Cargo Box
REMOVING
1. Disconnect both taillight/brake light connectors. Pull
the wiring out of the cargo box frame.
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2. Raise the cargo box; then remove the nuts securing
the lower lift supports to the frame. Account for the
washers. Do not allow the cargo box to tilt rearward.
Tilt the cargo box forward and latch it to the frame.
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3. Remove the retaining clips from each clevis pin; then
remove both pivot pins.
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4. Remove the nuts securing the lift supports to the bot-
tom of the cargo box; then remove the lift supports.
5. With the help of an assistant or an adequate lift,
release the cargo box latch; then remove the cargo
box from the vehicle.
CLEANING AND INSPECTING
1. Clean all cargo box components with soap and water.
2. Inspect the cargo box for cracks, tears, and loose
hardware.
3. Inspect the welds of the cargo box frame for cracking
or bending.
4. Inspect the cargo box gate latches for smooth operation.
INSTALLING
1. With the help of an assistant or an adequate lift, set
the cargo box into position on the frame. Lightly
grease the pivot housings; then insert each clevis pin
from the inside out. Secure the retaining clips to the
end clevis pins.
2. With the cargo box still lowered, connect the lift sup-
ports to the bottom of the cargo box. Install each nut
and tighten securely.
3. Raise the cargo box. Do not allow it to tilt fully rear-
ward. Align and connect the lift support to the frame;
then install the nuts. Tighten securely.
4. Lower the cargo box and lock into position.
5. Route the wiring harness through the bottom corner
of the cargo box; then connect the taillight/brake
light connectors.
Tailgate
REMOVING
1. Leave the tailgate latched to the cargo bed and
remove the cap screws securing the cargo bed cables
to the tailgate.
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2. Remove both left and right side rear reflector panels
by removing the two cap screws securing each to the
tailgate assembly.
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