NISSAN 40053 User Manual
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‘04-’09 Nissan Titan - Kit 40053
2. Remove three bolts, washers, and small bushing
from three bed mounts on passenger side.
3. Bed passenger side
a. Using a hydraulic jack and a wooden block,
slowly lift passenger side of bed a little more
than 3”. Install three kit blocks (3” x 3”) on three
frame mounts and bed with three kit bolts (M10-
1.25 x 120mm), kit washers (7/16” USS), and
small bushings. DO NOT tighten.
b. Lower bed onto kit blocks.
c.
Repeat previous steps on driver side of bed.
WARNING
Use extreme caution when lifting the bed from the
frame. To prevent serious personal injury, ensure the
hydraulic jack is securely placed. Keep your hands out
from between the bed and frame.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the vehicle while lifting the bed,
continually check hoses, wires, brake lines, etc. to
ensure everything is flexing properly and not binding.
Ensure clearance between bed and cab is maintained.
Bolt
Bed Mount
Washers, &
Small Bushing
Kit Block (3" x 3")
Kit Bolt (M10-1.25 x 120mm), Small
Bushing, & Washer (7/16” USS)
Frame Mounts
d. Check bed-to-cab spacing according to previous
measurement.
e. Remove each kit bolt, one at a time. Apply a few
drops of Loctite® to threads and install kit bolt,
washer, and small bushing. Tighten kit bolt to 45
ft. lbs.
Rear of Vehicle
1. Rear bumper
a. Measure and mark a line 3-3/8” from top of the
bumper brackets down the flat side as shown.
b. Measure and mark a line 6” back from the front
of the bumper brackets as shown.
c.
Cut and remove area of rear bumper brackets
marked with an “X” where shown.
WARNING
The following procedure is intended only to enhance
the appearance of the vehicle. The rear bumper will no
longer be rated for towing of any kind. Towing with the
rear bumper after it has been lifted can result in death,
serious personal injury, or damage to the vehicle. Tow-
ing after the bumper has been lifted should be accom-
plished using a rated Class III receiver type hitch.
Measure &
Mark
Bumper
Brackets
Bumper
Measure &
Mark
Bumper
Brackets
“X”
Bumper