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Page C-8
Repair and Service Manual
B
BODY
Read all of Section B and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
To replace the front facing rear seat, install in the reverse
order of removal.
Rear Facing Rear Seat
Tool List Qty.
Wrench, 1/2” ................................................................ 2
The rear facing rear seat is attached to the vehicle at the
seat pivot (Ref. Fig. 4).
Remove the hardware from the seat pivot.
Replacement is in the reverse order of removal.
Cargo Bed Replacement
Tool List Qty.
Torque wrench, ft lbs ................................................... 1
Wrench, 1/2” ................................................................ 2
Socket 1/2” .................................................................. 1
The cargo bed is heavy and awkward to han-
dle. To prevent possible personal injury, it is
strongly recommended that adequate help or a
lifting device be used to remove the cargo bed
from the vehicle.
Remove the hardware (35) from the cargo bed pivot (Ref.
Fig. 4).
Unlatch the bed catch at the front of the cargo bed, tilt the
bed sufficiently for the catch to clear the hold down
bracket and lift the bed from the vehicle.
Replacement of the cargo bed is the reverse order of
removal. Tighten bolts to 11 - 15 ft. lbs. (15 - 20 Nm)
torque.
Seat/Cargo Bed Latch
Tool List Qty.
Phillips Screwdriver ..................................................... 1
Wrench, 5/16” .............................................................. 2
Wrench, 3/8” ................................................................ 1
Wrench, 1/2” ................................................................ 1
Torque Wrench ............................................................ 1
Socket, 5/14” ............................................................... 1
Socket, 3/8” ................................................................. 1
Socket, 1/2” ................................................................. 1
The following text is sequenced to remove the rear body. Each
successive step requires that the previous be accomplished.
During reassembly, do not tighten components to specified
torque until adjustment with mating components has been
achieved.
Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS in Section A for non spec-
ified appropriate values.
The rear facing rear seat and the cargo bed is equipped
with a safety latch to prevent the sear or bed from pivoting
during vehicle operation (Ref. Fig. 4).
The latch tab for the seat is to be mounted so that the arm
is toward the outside of the vehicle.
The latch tab for the bed is to be mounted so that the arm
is toward the inside of the vehicle.
To be properly adjusted, the rear edge of the latch tab,
when mounted under the driver side seat back adjustable
bumper bracket, will align with the rear edge of the
bracket. Check latch tab adjustment to ensure latch
assembly fully engages tab when in locked position.
Adjust as necessary by moving tab to the front or back to
allow full engagement of latch assembly on tab.
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for
specific painting procedures and information.
All painting must be done in an area with ade-
quate ventilation to safely disperse harmful
vapors.
Wear eye protection and respirator, following
manufacturer’s instructions, to protect from
overspray and airborne mist.
Provide protection from overspray to vehicle and sur-
rounding area.
Minor Scratches
For minor scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
1. Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with alco-
hol and dry.
2. Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45 min-
NOTICE