Club Car IntelliTach XRT 1550, Maintenance And Service Manual

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BODY AND TRIM Cargo Bed – Manual Lift
2007 Carryall 295/295 SE & XRT 1550/1550 SE Gasoline, Diesel and IntelliTach M & S Manual Page 4-13
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CARGO BED – MANUAL LIFT
See General Warning, Section 1, Page 1-1.
CARGO BED REMOVAL
NOTE: Cargo bed removal and installation will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1. Raise the bed and ensure that the prop rod is securely engaged.
2. Hold the bed securely, and remove the cotter pin (3) and flat washer (4) from the top end of the prop rod
where the prop rod is attached to the bed (Figure 4-4, Page 4-14) .
3. Remove the prop rod (17) from the bed, and place the prop rod between the prop rod track (2) and the
rear body panel. Lower the bed onto the vehicle frame.
4. Remove the two nylon locknuts (8) from the cargo bed hinge and bolts (9).
5. Apply slight upward pressure on the rear of the bed to relieve pressure from the hinges. Remove the
hinge bolts (9).
6. Raise the rear edge of the bed approximately 6 inches (15.2 cm), and pull the bed assembly toward the
rear of the vehicle approximately 3 inches (7.6 cm) to release bed latch (10) from the latch plate (11). Lift
the bed from the vehicle.
CARGO BED INSTALLATION
NOTE: Cargo bed removal and installation will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1. Place the front edge of the bed onto the vehicle frame, and align the latches (10) with the latch plates (11)
(Figure 4-4, Page 4-14) .
2. Lower the rear edge of the bed onto the vehicle, and align the bed hinge brackets (14) with the frame
hinge brackets (15).
3. Start the bolts (9) into both hinges. Use an alignment tool if necessary.
4. Use a small hammer, and lightly tap the bolts through the hinges.
5. Install a nylon locknut (8) on each bolt (9), and tighten the hardware to 15 ft-lb (21 N·m).
6. Lift the bed from the bed latch and, with the prop rod in a slot notch, place the prop rod (17) in the bed
mounting hole. Install a flat washer (4) and a new cotter pin (3) onto the prop rod.