Installation Procedure
Body Upgrade Mount (1) - Install
- Slowly lower the cab making sure the radiator fits into the body upgrade mount bracket opening.
- Reposition the vehicle hoist onto the frame rail.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
- Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Body Mount Nut (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Perform the following procedure before installing the body mount bolts (1) :
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Install and hand tighten the 12 body mount washers and bolts (1).
- Body Mount Bolt (1) - Tighten [12x] - Fastener Specifications
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Housing (2) - Install NEW
- Press the fuel tank filler pipe housing depressions (1) to the body side outer panel until fully seated.
- Ensure the fuel tank filler pipe housing seal is full seated to the filler pipe.
- {with LM2} Install the emission reduction fluid tank filler pipe cap.
- NOTE:
When replacing the fuel tank filler pipe housing or door, always install NEW fuel labels to the component that was replaced.
Fuel Tank Filler Door (1) - Install
Engine Control Module Bracket (2) - Install
- Engine Control Module Bracket Bolt - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Brake Hose Bracket (2) - Install
- Front Brake Hose Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @Intermediate Steering Shaft - Install
If a NEW threaded component is being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded component is reused, prepare the threaded component using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the component using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned component into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the component. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Mid Intermediate Steering Shaft Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner (1) - Install
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Wheelhouse Liner Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
{with BVE} Install the assist step (1) under the loosened bolts.
Assist Step Bolt (1) @Rocker Panel - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Assist Step Bolt (1) @Rocker Panel - Tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
{with B3L} Assist Step (2) - Install
- Assist Step Bolt (1) Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Assist Step Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Electrical Connector (1) @Assist Step Motor (2) - Connect
Front Bumper Fascia (1) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX)
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Steel Wheel) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Aluminum Wheel)
Refer to Fastener Caution .