Rear Dual Wheel
REMOVAL PROCEDURE1. Remove the upper molding rear retainer (1) from the tender.
2. Remove the upper molding from the fender. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to release the top molding retainers.
3. Remove the fuel filler neck from the vehicle, if necessary.
4. Remove the bolts from the front of the fender.
5. Remove the rear taillamp assembly from the vehicle.
6. Remove the bolts that retain the fender to the rear pillar. Remove the bolts through the taillamp opening.
7. Remove the lower bolts from the rear of the fender.
8. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the running lights, if equipped.
9. Remove the screws from the wheelwell.
10. Remove the bolts from the bottom of the fender.
11. With an assistant, pivot the fender from the bottom to approximately 90 degrees in order to remove the fender.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. With an assistant, install the fender to the pickup box at a 90 degree angle and lower gently.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
2. Install the bolts to the bottom of the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
3. Install the screws to the wheelwell area.
Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connectors to the running lamps, if equipped.
5. Install the lower bolts to the rear of the fender.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
6. Install the bolts in order to retain the fender to the rear pillar.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
7. Install the rear taillamp assembly to the vehicle.
8. Install the bolts to the front of the tender.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 lb ft).
9. Install the fuel filler neck to the vehicle, it removed.
10. Install the upper molding to the pickup box side. Align the locator pins (2) and press down in order to secure.
11. Install the upper molding rear retainer to the pickup box side.