OPERATION AND SERVICE INFORMATION
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MANUAL LIFT BED OPERATION
Exercise caution while operating the manu-
al lift bed to ensure the bed is not released
during lifting or lowering procedure. Severe
injury could result if bed is released and
traps fingers or other body parts.
To lift the manual lift bed, pull back on the latch release
handle immediately behind the driver seat (Ref Fig. 10
on page 6). Raise the bed using the handle on the side of
the bed.
Front of Vehicle
Ref Mbl 3
Fig. 10 Manual Bed Latch
The gas strut will assist in raising the empty loadbed and
will keep the bed raised (Ref Fig. 11 on page 6).
Over time, the gas strut may allow the loadbed to slowly lower.
If this condition is evident, replacement of gas strut is required.
To lower the manual lift bed, grasp the bed handle and
lower the bed to the rest position. Be sure hands are
not trapped by the bed.
TAILGATE OPERATION
To open the tailgate, lift tailgate straight up with a sharp
upward pull to lift out of the closed position and pivot out
for open position. To remove the tailgate, remove the
side cables from the loadbed and open tailgate until it is
straight down, move tailgate panel straight up to remove
from pins and remove from the loadbed. Reassemble in
reverse order.
Page 6
Manual Load Bed Latch
Pull Up to Release
Owner's Manual and Service Guide
Ref Gss 1
Fig. 11 Gas Strut
ELECTRIC LIFT BED OPERATION
Exercise caution while operating the elec-
tric li ft bed t o ensure clot hing is not
snagged during lifting or lowering proce-
dure. Severe injury could result if bed is
lowered and traps fingers or other body
parts.
The electric lift toggle switch is located on the driver side
of the front seat panel (Ref Fig. 12 on page 6). Move the
toggle switch upward to raise the dump bed and down-
ward to lower the dump bed.
Ref Lbs 1
Fig. 12 Electric Lift Switch