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Deck Extension Installation
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6. Deck Extension Installation
Position of Deck Extension, Standard Mount Only
1. Position and support the deck extension flush with the
rear doorsill of the vehicle. Ensure the deck extension is
flat and flush with the deck of the vehicle.
NOTE:
Some vehicles may be higher at the back than the
front or could be on unlevel ground; therefore,
the deck of the truck may be sloped from the rear
down to the front. Ensure that the deck extension
is parallel to the truck deck.
2. The deck extension MUST be centered with respect to the
vehicle chassis. This ensures that the liftgate is mounted
on the centerline of the vehicle.
3. After the deck extension is positioned correctly, prep the
vehicle frame. With a grinder, remove any galvanized paint
within 1" to 4" (25 to 101 mm) of the weld surface.
4. Tack weld into position.
5. Weld
per
Figures 11 and 12
.
NOTE:
When welding is required, ensure that the battery
ground cable is disconnected and that all electrical
equipment is completely electrically isolated
before welding is initiated.
Failure to follow manufacturers’ safety
instructions when handling batteries may
result in explosion which, if not avoided,
could result in minor to moderate injury.
6. Touch up paint as required. For galvanized liftgates, touch
up in accordance with the most recent release of ASTM
A 780: Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and
Uncoated Areas of Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings, which
specifies the use of zinc-rich paints.
1/4"
TYP
1/4"
2"-6"
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
1/4"
TYP
1/4"
2"-6"
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