F 150 2WD Pickup V8-5.4L SOHC VIN 5 (2004)
16.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the fuel fill tube, guide the fuel fill tube out of the fuel door opening as the pickup bed is removed.
Remove the pickup box carefully, guiding the fuel fill tube out of the fuel door opening. Place the box on suitable, stable work stands.
17.
Remove and discard the six (6) pickup box bolt attachment clips from the vehicle frame.
RIGHT OUTER PANEL REMOVAL
1.
Using suitable pliers, bend the inner flange upwards along the bed upper rail to allow access for a spot weld cutting tool. See Figure 8.
2.
Using a commercially available spot weld cutter such as a Spottel(R) or a Blair(R), drill out the spot welds that are accessible. Be sure to only drill
through the spot weld in the outer panel sheet metal. See Figure 9.
3.
CAUTION: DO NOT remove the foam sealer from around the inside of the wheel opening.
