Service manual

Body and Accessories Body Rear End 8-13
2006 LSSV Service Manual Supplement
Cargo Cover Strut Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cargo cover, and the top bows. Refer to
Cargo Cover Top Bows Replacement and Cargo Cover
Strut Replacement.
2. Remove the 3 front strut bolts holding the 3 side struts to
the hinge bracket.
3. Remove the 6 Nylock nuts.
4. Remove the 3 side struts with the 6 plastic bushings.
(Replace if damaged.)
Installation Procedure
1. Install the 2 plastic bushings, 1 to the inside and 1 to the
outside of the base hole of each side strut.
2. Install the front strut 85.72 cm (33.75 in) inside the base
of the hinge bracket at the first hole. Use a Nylock nut on
the inboard side and a bolt on the outboard side of the
bracket.
3. Install the center strut 57.15 cm (22.5 in) inside the
bracket at the mid-level hole with a Nylock and bolt in
similar fashion.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
4. Install the rear strut 82.14 cm (32.34 in) at the top hole
with the Nylock and bolt in similar fashion.
Tighten
Tighten the strut bolt to 5 N•m (44 lb in).
5. Install the cargo cover and top bows. Refer to Cargo
Cover Top Bows Replacement and Cargo Cover Strut
Replacement.
Cargo Cover Top Bows Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the cargo cover. Refer to Cargo Cover
Replacement.
2. Remove the strap tensioners from the front and rear top
bows by withdrawing from the side rail loop.
3. Remove the 6 pins (1) holding the 3 top bows to the 6
side struts.
4. Remove the 3 top bows from the struts.
5. Slide the strap off each top bow. Remove the bows from
the vehicle.