Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Lower the spare tire.
- Remove the rear tail lamp assemblies. Refer to TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND/OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT (PICKUP) or TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY AND/OR BACKUP, SIDEMARKER, STOP, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT (UTILITY) in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the bolts that retain the frame to the pickup box.
- Remove the wiring harness ground wire from the frame.
- Remove the license plate lamp. Refer to LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/ STEP BUMPER) or LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (W/O STEP BUMPER) or LICENSE LAMP REPLACEMENT (FILLER PANEL) .
- Remove the ground wire that retains the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
- Remove the screws that retain the fuel filler neck to the pickup box.
- With an assistant, remove the pickup box from the vehicle.