removing rear tool tray in 98 DAK

[bassfreak0405]

I have a 98 dak ext cab and i am trying to remove the rear tool tray to install a custom box. I tried loosening the bolts that hold it in. i have the tray loos and can pick it up about half an inch then is like the bolts aren't completly out. everything is loose but it wont lift out. is there some trick to this im missing?


thanks
john :confused:

[oO_Rogue_Oo]

This is copied from the Thunderform install instructions, hope it helps.

1. Remove the carpet trim panels at the door on both passenger and driver side. Start by pulling in the middle, it’s a little easier. It also has a tab on each end, be careful, these are easily broken.

2. Remove rear panel that is above rear seat, start from one end and pry slowly from the top using panel puller. It snaps off easily. On 2002-Newer models you will need to push down to free metal clips holding bottom of panel.

3. Remove four screws holding the rear side panels into place at the rear, you will see these when the rear panel above the seat is removed (two screws on each side).

4. Remove seat belt bolts for the front sets they are hidden by a plastic cover, pry carefully from the bottom to expose the bolts.

5. Remove rear side panels. Open rear vent window first and start pulling from the top rear, there is one snap here and another at the top front. Keep pulling out toward the center of truck. At the bottom of the panel are two tabs, lift up on the panel to free it. Pull the panel out of the truck it will still be attached to the truck at the front bottom by the seat belt (you can remove the seat belt completely but it is not necessary). Lay it under the truck. Repeat for the other side. 2000-Newer model year has a two part side panel. Remove top piece first by unsnapping like above. Then unsnap lower section and remove.

6. Remove covers on the tool tray under the seat (1997-1998 model years only) and remove jack and tool kit. Remove three 10mm bolts across the back of the tool tray. Remove covers in the bottom of the cup holders (this is a piece of rubber and will come out effortlessly on 97-98 model years) to reveal two more 10mm bolts, remove these. Remove tool tray by pulling up on the front of the tray first. When the tray is free slide the seat belts through the slots in the back of the tray and remove the tray from the truck (save this tray and all the hardware, if you sell or trade the truck you may want to replace it).

FACTORY SPEAKER WIRE COLORS
Rear speaker wires colors are left side, white (positive), dark blue/red (negative). Right side, brown/white (positive), brown/
orange (negative).

[kaui56]

yeah what he said. :smash: