Truck Bed: Service and Repair

Pickup Box Replacement


Removal Procedure




1. Lower the spare tire.
2. Remove the rear tail lamp assemblies.
3. Remove the bolts that retain the frame to the pickup box.
4. Remove the wiring harness ground wire from the frame.
5. Remove the license plate lamp.
6. Remove the ground wire that retains the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
7. Remove the screws that retain the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
8. With an assistant, remove the pickup box from the vehicle.


Installation Procedure





1. With an assistant, install the pickup box to the vehicle.
2. Install the screws that retain the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
3. Install the ground wire that retains the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
4. Install the license plate lamp.
5. Install the wiring harness ground wire to the frame.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the bolts that retain the frame to the pickup box.

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

7. Install the rear tail lamp assemblies.