Body Side Moldings; Removal; Installation; Cargo Box Removal - Dodge Dakota Sport 2001 Service Manual

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BODY SIDE MOLDINGS (Continued)
1 - FRONT WHEEL OPENING MOLDING
2 - DOOR MOLDING
CARGO BOX

REMOVAL

CAUTION: The bolts attaching the cargo box to the
frame are specially coated to provide a locking
action. These bolts are not reusable and must be
replaced each time the cargo box is removed or
replaced.
(1) Open fuel fill door.
(2) Remove screws attaching fuel fill neck adaptor
to cargo box side wall.
(3) Separate fuel fill neck from cargo box.
Fig. 1 Body Side Moldings—Wheel Opening Moldings
3 - CAB MOLDING
4 - REAR WHEEL OPENING MOLDING
(4) Disengage tail lamp wire connector from main
body harness.
(5) Remove bolts attaching cargo box to frame rails
(Fig. 2).
(6) Using a suitable lifting device, separate cargo
box from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

(1) Position cargo box on frame rails.
(2) Install bolts attaching cargo box to frame rails.
Tighten bolts to 27 N·m (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(3) Engage tail lamp wire connector for main body
harness.
(4) Install screws attaching fuel fill neck adaptor
to cargo box side wall.
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