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Ford Ranger P703 Hardlid Installation
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Step 1 of 18

remove, seal and re install the trim plugs on the front wall of the wellside

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Step 2 of 18

seal the wellside generously in the front corners as per this video, pay extra attention to the small gap on the overhang just above the tub liner.

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Use Aluminum tape to cover the holes with no captive threads in the front wall of the wellside

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Step 4 of 18

install the front packer panel suing 4

m8 x30 button tops with spring and flat washers and Loctite, leave these loose for now.

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Step 5 of 18

remove the 4 panel clips down the side of the trim and the M6 bolt at the rear.

Take the mounting rail and using the tab at the front slot it into the front packer, then while holding the rail forward re install the M6 bolt.

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Step 6 of 18

Now install the front M8x30 with spring and flat washer into the front packer.

tighten all the packer bolts down.

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Fully secure the mounting rails using the M6 x 30 bolts with washer and Nyloc nut ensuring to use the spacers provided.

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Step 8 of 18

Tighten all 4 bolts.

Repeat the process for the other side.

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Step 9 of 18

Remove the front factory trim packer and seal the packer provided in place.

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Step 10 of 18

Dry fit the hard lid, this will give you a chance to tape off areas where you do not want to seal.

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Step 11 of 18

Seal the area where the hard lid will contact the wellside ensuring you fully circle each hole along the front.

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Now fit the hard lid and secure it down.

In the top side there are 4 M6 x 20 bolts along the the front.

1 M6 x 30 with penny washer and Nyloc in each toolbox door.

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Step 13 of 18

 Underneath there are 3 M6 Nyloc nuts each side to go on the clinch studs.

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Step 14 of 18

Attach the rear struts to the rear door.

then remove the rear factory trim plugs and replace them with the ones provided sealing them in place

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Step 16 of 18

secure the storage box with 4 M8 x 20 button head bolts

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Step 17 of 18

The engagement and the tension on the latches may need to be adjusted to suit the vehicle

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Latches can be adjusted by lowering or raising depth

for detailed information on lock adjustment

Hardlid Latch Adjustment

After completed installation of hardlid please run through.

Hardlid Functions Test