Removal Procedure
- Lower the spare tire.
- Remove the rear tail lamp assemblies. Refer to
Tail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the bolts that retain the frame to the pickup box.
- Remove the wiring harness ground wire from the frame.
- Remove the license plate lamp. Refer to
Rear License Lamp Replacement
.
- Remove the ground wire that retains the fuel filler neck to the
pickup box.
- Remove the screws that retain the fuel filler neck to the pickup
box.
- Remove the pickup box from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Install the pickup box
to the vehicle.
- Install the screws that retain the fuel filler neck to the pickup
box.
- Install the ground wire that retains the fuel filler neck to the
pickup box.
- Install the license plate lamp. Refer to
Rear License Lamp Replacement
.
- Install the wiring harness ground wire to the frame.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners
must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring
replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant
are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or
corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified.
These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage
the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when
installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
- Install the bolts
that retain the frame to the pickup box.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 70 N·m (52 lb ft).
- Install the rear tail lamp assemblies. Refer to
Tail Lamp Replacement
in Lighting Systems.