1. Use truck igniton key to unlock the spare
tire access plug (FIG. 10-1). Remove the
plug.
2. Remove spare tire from truck (FIG. 10-1).
Refer to instructions in the owner's manual
and use the tools provided with truck.
3. Unbolt the tailgate and supports (FIG. 10-1).
4. Support rear bumper and trailer hitch
(FIG. 10-1) before unbolting the bumper
and hitch.
5. Unbolt and remove trailer hitch (FIG. 10-1).
NOTE: If truck is equipped with dual rear
wheels, side marker lamps may have
to be disconnected and rewired.
6. Disconnect the wiring clips from rear bumper
(FIG. 10-1).
NOTE: When liftgate is installed on the truck
tailgate, trailer hitch, and rear bumper
cannot be reinstalled.
7. Unbolt and remove rear bumper (FIG. 10-1).
8. Use the spring frame kit (Sheet 3) if bolts had to be
removed from leaf spring shackles for rear bumper
to be removed. Install the spring frame bolts and
washers (Kit items) in the empty mounting holes on
the frame of the spring shackle.
LIFT CORPORATION Sht. 10 of 54 DSG#
PREPARING PICKUP TRUCK
M-14-26
Rev. E Date: 08/13/19
STRIKER (REF)
SPARE TIRE
ACCESS PLUG
TRAILER
HITCH
REMOVING TAILGATE, REAR
BUMPER & TRAILER HITCH
FIG. 10-1
TAILGATE
TAILGATE
CABLE CATCH
BOLT (REF)
TAILGATE
HINGE (REF)
REAR
BUMPER