Argo Service Manual Vehicle Body
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Upper Body Removal
1.
Remove the floorpans and firewall as outlined in this section of the service guide.
2.
Lift off the engine access cover.
3.
Remove and disconnect all accessories from the upper body.
4.
Slide the rubber bumper free of the vehicle.
5.
Using a 3/16" drill bit, remove all the rivets holding the upper and lower bodies to-
gether.
Be careful not to damage the body plastic during this drilling procedure.
7.
Remove the exhaust system and air intake assemblies as outlined in the Ducting and
Exhaust section of this service guide.
8.
Disconnect all wiring from the battery, headlights, ignition switch and solenoid.
9.
If applicable, disconnect the choke cable and wiring running to the headlamp switch.
10. Remove the gas cap and plug the fuel filler tube to prevent any foreign material from
entering the tank.
12. Disconnect the tank venting tube at the filler neck assembly and at the male connec-
tor located on the lower body at the rear of the vehicle.
11. Cautiously lift the upper body from the lower body paying attention to anything that
still may need to be disconnected.
If further disassembly is required:
13. Remove the headlights from the upper body as outlined in section ES of this service
guide.
6.
6x6 Vanguards manufactured prior to S7447 will require the backrest/handrail to be
removed from the seat frame assembly.
14. Remove the vehicle wire harness, all gauges, indicator lights and any remaining
accessory wiring from the upper body.
15. 6x6 Vanguards manufactured prior to S7304 require the back rest pad to be removed
from the upper body. See Replacing the Backpad in this section of the service
guide.
16. Remove the rear seats and all trim.
17. Unclip the fuel tank vent tubing that runs from the fuel neck hole, to the rear of the
vehicle.
