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BODY
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
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ing a battery. As extra protection, it is recommended
that a protective piece of sheet metal be placed
between the battery and the rivet. Use of a drill
depth stop will provide additional protection.
3.
Remove hardware (28) attaching seat back supports
(29) to body.
4.
At the front of the rear body, remove the rivets (30)
securing the rear body to the frame and floorboard
area.
5.
Drill out the heads of the large head rivets (31) that
secure the bottom of the body panel to the side of
the vehicle.
6.
Remove the rivets (32) that secure the floor of the
bagwell area to the frame underneath.
7.
Remove the body.
8.
If the access cover (33) is to be reused, remove the
hardware (34) securing the access cover to the body
panel.
9.
Remove the access cover.
10. Installation of rear body is in the reverse order of dis-
assembly using new rivets.
11. Install the bolts (28) into the seat supports (29) and
tighten to 21 - 25 ft. lbs.
.The foot rest is heavy and awkward
to handle. To prevent possible per-
sonal injury, it is strongly recom-
mended that adequate help or a lifting device be
used to remove the foot rest from the vehicle.
Rear Bumper Replacement
Tool List
Qty.
Electric/Air drill............................................................. 1
Drill bit, 7/32" ............................................................... 1
Flat tip screwdriver ...................................................... 1
Allen wrench, 7/32" ..................................................... 1
1.
Drill out rivets (48) located at each end of the rear
2.
Carefully remove the plugs (53) with a screwdriver.
3.
Remove the shoulder bolts (52) underneath the
plugs.
4.
Remove the rear bumper.
5.
To replace the bumper, place the rear bumper
against the rear body panel and tighten the shoulder
bolts (52) to 9 - 12 ft. lbs. torque (Ref. Figure 2).
6.
Replace the plugs.
7.
Using the existing holes in the frame as a guide, drill
holes in the bumper from underneath the vehicle and
install new rivets.
PAINTING
Follow the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for
specific painting procedures and information.
All painting must be done in an area
with adequate ventilation to safely
disperse harmful vapors.
Wear eye protection and respirator, following manu-
facturer’s instructions, to protect from overspray
and airborne mist.
Provide protection from overspray
to vehicle and surrounding 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
alcohol and dry.
2.
Touch up damaged area with sequential coats (two
coats minimum recommended, allowing 30 - 45 min-
utes between coats, increasing to 45 - 60 minutes in
higher humidity) using brush on touch-up paint, until
coating layer is visible, slightly above the surface of
the part.
3.
Use 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend touch up area
level with the rest of the part being repaired. Use a
polishing compound (3M Finesse or automotive
grade) to renew gloss and to further blend and tran-
sition newly painted surface.
4.
Clean with alcohol and dry.
5.
(Optional but recommended) Follow this process
with clear coat to renew and protect depth of finish.
6.
Wax or polish with Carnauba base product, available
at any automotive parts distributor.
Larger Scratches
For larger scratches, the manufacturer suggests the fol-
lowing steps be taken to repair the Durashield™ body:
1.
Thoroughly clean the surface to be repaired with
alcohol and dry.
2.
Mask the area to be painted (common masking tape
is adequate) prior to repair and use aerosol type
touch-up paint.
3.
Apply spray touch up paint in light even overlapping
strokes. Multiple coats may be applied to provide
adequate coverage and finish. Always remember to
shake the can for a minimum of one minute to mix
the paint and achieve the best color match.
4.
After painting, allow to dry overnight. Smooth the
mask lines using 400 grit “wet” sand paper to blend
touch up area level with the rest of the part being
repaired. Use a polishing compound (3M Finesse or
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