How to replace load lid Hinges

Standard Load-Lid

1) Use the quick release gas strut system to disconnect the struts

2) Remove load lid from Ute

3) Flip load lid upside down onto a small table

4) Undo the 8 nuts/bolts holding the hinges onto the load lid mounting frame

5) Remove full mounting frame from the lid

6) undo top 8 bolts that hold the hinges to the top of the lid

7) Refit hinges ensuring all bolts through the top of the lid are sealed correctly.

8) Refit mounting frame back onto the hinges

9) Refit load lid to the Ute

Sports Bar Load-Lid

1) Unclip Lid Gas Struts using the quick release system.

2) Lift the lid up and get someone to hold this there while the hinges are unbolted from the faceplate.

3) Place the lid on a table or bench with the hinge area hanging over the edge so both the top and bottom are accessible. (it may be easier to do this with the lid upside down)

4) Install the new hinges to the Load-Lid ensuring that all the bolts are sealed. (Run a bead of sealer around the bolt before doing it up)

5) Re-bolt the lid to the Face-plate again ensuring the bolts are sealed.

Note: Any bolts that go through the top of the lid must be sealed correctly to ensure full weatherproofing is sustained.

Estimated time to carry this out:

Remove load lid - 10 minutes

Replace hinges - 20 minutes

Refit load lid - 30 minutes