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Cargo Bed – Electric Lift
BODY AND TRIM
BED LIFT MOTOR INSTALLATION
NOTE:
If replacing the actuator, adjust the length of dimension between the base rod hole and the rod end hole
using the prior actuator as a guide. The rod end of the actuator can be turned clockwise to shorten and
counterclockwise to lengthen the dimension.
1.
With the bed in the down position, working from under the vehicle, mount the base of the bed lift motor to
the frame bracket.
1.1.
Slide the metal sleeve into the bed lift motor base rod with two spacer washers on each side.
1.2.
Slide a lockwasher onto the bolt and up against the bolt head.
1.3.
Fit the base between the frame bracket.
1.4.
Slide the bolt through the frame bracket and actuator base.
1.5.
Attach a lockwasher and nylon locknut finger tight.
NOTE:
Do not tighten the lose mounting hardware until the rod end has been secured.
2.
Attach the rod end of the bed lift motor to the bed frame bracket.
2.1.
Repeat steps 1.1 through 1.4 for the rod end of the bed lift motor.
2.2.
Attach a lockwasher and nylon locknut and tighten to 23 ft-lb (31 N·m).
3.
Tighten the locknut on the bed lift motor base to 30 ft-lb (41 N·m).
4.
Attach the two electric wire connectors, red to red and yellow to yellow.
5.
Connect battery.
See Side-Post Battery: Connecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page 1-4.
See Top-Post Battery: Connecting the Battery- Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page 1-4.
CARGO BED REMOVAL
NOTE:
Cargo bed removal will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1.
Remove the electric actuator.
See Bed Lift Motor Removal on page 4-11.
2.
With the bed in a down position, working from under the rear of the vehicle, remove the two nylon locknuts from
the cargo bed hinge and bolts.
3.
Apply slight upward pressure on the rear of the bed to relieve pressure from the hinges. Remove the hinge bolts.
4.
With the help from an additional person, or an overhead lift hoist, remove the bed from the vehicle.
CARGO BED INSTALLATION
NOTE:
Cargo bed installation will be easier with the aid of an assistant.
1.
With the help from an additional person, or an overhead lift hoist, place the bed onto the vehicle frame and
align the bed hinge brackets with the frame brackets.
2.
Start the bolts into both hinges with the bolt heads to the outside. Use an alignment tool if necessary.
3.
Use a small hammer, and lightly tap the bolts through the hinges.
4.
Install a nylon locknut on each bolt, and tighten the hardware to 15 ft-lb (21 N·m).
5.
Install the electric actuator.
See Bed Lift Motor Installation on page 4-12.
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