5.3
BODY / STEERING / SUSPENSION
5
BODY COMPONENT REMOVAL
Removal Procedures
TO REMOVE: PERFORM THESE STEPS:
SEAT Pull up on front of seat and then pull forward
DASH
1. Remove the gear selector handle
2. Then remove the 4 screws that attach the hood to the dash
3. Remove the remaining dash screws that attach the RANGER emblem
4. Disconnect the dash component wires
5. Remove the steering wheel (1 nut)
HOOD
1. Disconnect headlights
2. Remove the 4 hinge screws
CAB
1. Remove seat back and seat base
2. Remove the bolts for the front mounts
3. Remove the bolts for the rear mounts
HOOD LINER
1. Remove liner darts and screws
2. Disconnect the wiring harnesses
3. Remove the air baffling boxes
FRONT BUMPER
1. Lift the hood
2. Remove the 3 front Torx screws from LH and RH wheel well panels
3. Remove the 2 top bumper mounting bolts
4. Remove the 3 lower bumper mounting bolts
CARGO BOX
1. Place box in the dump position
2. Remove the pin and clip from the shock at the cargo box
3. Disconnect light harnesses
4. Remove (2) screws holding hinge pins
5. Tap out hinge pins
6. Lift the box off the frame with assistance
FUEL TANK
1. Raise the cargo box
2. Disconnect the vent and fuel lines (note locations)
3. Disconnect electrical connection
4. Remove the RH rear fender and fuel cap
5. Remove the 2 inner bolts and 2 outer bolts that hold the tank to the frame
6. Carefully lift the tank out through the side
LH STORAGE BOX
1. Raise the cargo box
2. Remove the (2) bottom T27 Torx screws
3. Remove the (2) top T27 Torx screws
4. Remove the (3) T27 Torx screws on the front edge
5. Lift the storage box outward from frame