2 MAINTENANCE
TAILGATE SEAL REPLACEMENT | |
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When the door/tailgate seal becomes damaged or worn, replace the seal.
WARNING: For units with hydraulic tailgates, before performing any inspection or maintenance on the seal, support the raised tailgate with a crane, forklift, or other positive maintenance prop.
•WHEN REMOVING THE OLD SEALS (TOP & BOTTOM), MARK THE POSITION OF THE SEAL JOINTS. PRY THE SEAL RETAINER UP SLIGHTLY TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF THE OLD SEALS.
•WHEN INSTALLING THE NEW SEALS, JOIN THE SEALS AT THE SAME POSITIONS.
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FRONT VIEW - |
DOOR SEAL ON DOOR |
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NEW SEAL
PRY BAR
NEW SEAL
SEAL RETAINER - PRY SLIGHTLY UPWARD SO NEW SEAL CAN BE INSERTED
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USE A PLASTIC OR RUBBER HAMMER TO TAMP THE SEAL RETAINER SNUG AGAINST THE SEAL ALL THE WAY AROUND THE SEAL(S)