2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Truck bed

[jeepit]

Need to remove truck bed or at least get it lifted up on tank side to do fuel module work. Anyone who has done before please let me know. I would appreciate any advise on this.

 

[rrl989]

I've done it, remove 4 bolts on ds, loosen 4 on ps, disconnect a harness or 2 at the back bumper, 1 man lift under wheelwell, used wood blocks to chock it up, easy access to fuel module. May be easy, or not, depending on the condition of the bolts, I had to cut two off and replace.

 

[LandShark]

Just did it twice in the last two weeks. I didn't disconnect any harness, but did pull the harness connectors away from the frame in two places back near the bumper. I had to do the bed lift a second time to replace the gasket, which was leaking. I was able to access the module about a dozen years ago with out it leaking afterwards. I used a floor jack and some chunks of 4x6 timber to jack it up, and then several more blocks for safety. It's easier to drop the spare for access to two of the bolts, but it's possible to get to them without dropping the spare if you have a swivel on the socket wrench. Remove the module cap by tapping the edge with a short 2x4 block and a hammer.

Be carefull when pulling the module. It has a basket that holds about a cup of fuel, which will make a big mess when you tilt the module to get it out.

The factory manual requires both gasket and screw cap replacement when pulling the module. The cap I got with the new gasket didn't fit, so I reused the old one. Filled it up today and so far, no leaks. BTW, the old cap was white, and the new cap that didn't fit was black. I mentioned this to the parts guy at the dealer and he claimed it was the right cap.

 

[jeepit]

Just did it twice in the last two weeks. I didn't disconnect any harness, but did pull the harness connectors away from the frame in two places back near the bumper. I had to do the bed lift a second time to replace the gasket, which was leaking. I was able to access the module about a dozen years ago with out it leaking afterwards. I used a floor jack and some chunks of 4x6 timber to jack it up, and then several more blocks for safety. It's easier to drop the spare for access to two of the bolts, but it's possible to get to them without dropping the spare if you have a swivel on the socket wrench. Remove the module cap by tapping the edge with a short 2x4 block and a hammer.



Be carefull when pulling the module. It has a basket that holds about a cup of fuel, which will make a big mess when you tilt the module to get it out.



The factory manual requires both gasket and screw cap replacement when pulling the module. The cap I got with the new gasket didn't fit, so I reused the old one. Filled it up today and so far, no leaks. BTW, the old cap was white, and the new cap that didn't fit was black. I mentioned this to the parts guy at the dealer and he claimed it was the right cap.

Did you have the floor jack on the flooor and used the timbers on the bottom of the fenders or the bed somehow? Just trying to clarify!

 

[LandShark]

Floor jack on the floor near the forward end of the bed. Jacked it up about 16" and then blocked it, then used a longer timber to get it high enough, and blocked again. Bed is not very heavy; a couple of guys could lift it by hand.

Just to be clear: I jacked up the drivers side only. Leave the 4 bolts on the passenger side in, but unscrewed most of the way out. Check the wire bundles at the rear while jacking (drivers side only).