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touch any part of the exhaust system other than
the exhaust-mounted grab handle, if equipped, or
severe burns could occur.
1.
Facing the center of the deck plate, grasp the
grab handle with both hands. Reach up as far as
is comfortable.
2. Place one foot on the bottom step and pull your-
self up.
3. Place your other foot on the top step.
4. Move your lower hand to a higher position on the
grab handle.
5. Step onto the deck plate.
Exiting the Back-of-Cab Area
1.
Face the center of the vehicle and grasp the
grab handle with both hands.
2.
Place one foot at a time on the top step.
3. Move your upper hand to a lower position on the
grab handle.
4. Move one foot to the bottom step.
5. Step to the ground with your upper foot first.
Opening the Grille
CAUTION
Step back from the grille when opening it. The
grille can open quickly and could hit a person,
possibly resulting in personal injury.
Opening the grille allows the driver access to the en-
gine oil dipstick, the coolant fill cap, and the wind-
shield washer reservoir. To open the grille, face the
front of the truck, reach through the latch access
openings on either side of the grille, and release the
two latches. See
Fig. 2.9 . Grip the grille firmly with
both hands and lift. Pull the interior straps down to
pull the grille shut. See
Fig. 2.10 .
Make sure the grille is shut and latched securely.
NOTE: On some vehicles, the access latches
are located behind the lower corners of the
grille.
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Fig. 2.9, Opening the Grille
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A. Use this strap to close the grille.
1.
Grille Latches
Fig. 2.10, Grille (shown fully open)
Vehicle Access
2.8