Truck Bed: Service and Repair

Pickup Box Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the tail lamp wiring connectors and the ground wire under the back of the box.
2. Open the cover to the gas cap.
3. Remove the screws holding the neck of the gas filler tube to the side panel.
4. Remove the filler neck ground strap.
5. Remove the eight bolts (2) holding the box (1) to the frame rails (9), from under the box.
6. Remove the pickup box (8) from the vehicle with aid of four assistants one assistant on each corner of the box..



Installation Procedure





1. Install the pickup box (8) to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the 8 bolts (2) holding the box (1) to the frame rails (9), from inside the frame rails.

Tighten the box to the frame rail bolts to 70 N.m (52 lb ft).

3. Install the neck of the gas filler tube to the side panel with the screws.
4. Install the filler neck ground strap.
5. Install the wiring connectors and the ground wire to the taillamp assemblies under the back of the box.