Removal Procedure
- Swing the spare tire carrier fully outward.
- Open the endgate.
- Open the midgate and release the midgate weatherstrip from the lower pinch-weld flange.
- Remove the floor tie down bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the tie down loops (2).
- Lift the rear body opening frame floor from the body.
- With a flat-bladed tool, pry the floor drain (1) gently upward in order to release the drain from the cargo box.
- Remove the drain valve (2) from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
- Position the drain valve (2) to the floor opening.
Push downward in order to secure the drain valve (1).
- Position the rear body opening frame floor to the body.
- Install the cargo tie down loops (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install the floor tie down loop bolts (1).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Reposition the lower midgate weatherstrip onto the lower pinch-weld flange.
- Close the midgate.
- Close the endgate.
- Secure the spare tire carrier to the latch assembly.