Body Retainer Cage Nuts

Body Retainer Cage Nuts

Front End Sheet Metal (FESM)

NOTE: The Front End Sheet Metal (FESM) body cage nut has an additional access point if needed, by removing the radiator.

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.
2. Remove the pushpins and position the splash shield aside, if equipped.







3. Bend the tabs of the damaged cage nut retainer upward to access the cage nut.







4. NOTE: Upper is 5.4L, lower is 6.4L and 6.8L.

Using a suitable tool, hold the cage nut and remove the FESM mounting bolt.
- Discard the FESM bolt.







5. NOTICE: Do not use a standard nut as a replacement for the nut being removed. Failure to use the correct part number for the nut may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
- If the cage nut is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it with a new cage nut. The old cage nut may be used if the threads of the nut are not damaged.
- Make sure that the surface of the cage nut retainer is flat prior to installing the cage nut.
- Remove the new cage nut from the cage and install the cage nut into the pre-existing cage.

Install the new cage nut into the location that the damaged nut was removed from.

6. Bend the tabs of the cage nut retainer back into position to secure the cage nut.
7. Install a new FESM bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).
8. Install the splash shield and pushpins.
9. Install the headlamp assembly.

Body Mount No. 1

NOTE: The No. 1 body mount has an additional access point if needed, located under the carpet.

10. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
11. Remove the tire and wheel.
12. Remove the fender splash shield.
13. Bend the tabs of the damaged cage nut retainer upward to access the cage nut.







14. Using a suitable tool, hold the cage nut and remove the body mounting bolt.
- Discard the bolt.







15. NOTICE: Do not use a standard nut as a replacement for the nut being removed. Failure to use the correct part number for the nut may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
- If the cage nut is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it with a new cage nut. The old cage nut may be used if the threads of the nut are not damaged.
- Make sure that the surface of the cage nut retainer is flat prior to installing the cage nut.
- Remove the new cage nut from the cage and install the cage nut into the pre-existing cage.

Install the new cage nut into the location that the damaged nut was removed from.

16. Bend the tabs of the cage nut retainer back into position to secure the cage nut.
17. Install a new body bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

18. Install the fender splash shield.
19. Install the tire and wheel.

Body Mount No. 2 (Crew Cab Only)

20. Remove the rear seat.
21. Position the carpet aside to gain access to the plug.
22. Bend the tabs of the damaged cage nut retainer upward to access the cage nut.







23. Using a suitable tool, hold the cage nut and remove the body mounting bolt.
- Discard the bolt.







24. NOTICE: Do not use a standard nut as a replacement for the nut being removed. Failure to use the correct part number for the nut may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
- If the cage nut is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it with a new cage nut. The old cage nut may be used if the threads of the nut are not damaged.
- Make sure that the surface of the cage nut retainer is flat prior to installing the cage nut.
- Remove the new cage nut from the cage and install the cage nut into the pre-existing cage.

Install the new cage nut into the location that the damaged nut was removed from.

25. Bend the tabs of the cage nut retainer back into position to secure the cage nut.
26. Install a new body bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

Body Mount No. 3
27. Remove the rear seat, if equipped.
28. Position the carpet aside to gain access to the plug.







29. Using a suitable socket trace a 50 mm (1.968 in) outline around the access hole.







30. NOTE: The finished access hole must not be larger than 50 mm (1.968 in) or the service plug (7C3Z-2500155-B) will not fit properly.

Using a suitable tool, grind the access hole to 50 mm (1.968 in).







31. Bend the tabs of the damaged cage nut retainer upward to access the cage nut.







32. Using a suitable tool, hold the cage nut and remove the body mounting bolt.
- Discard the bolt.

33. NOTICE: Do not use a standard nut as a replacement for the nut being removed. Failure to use the correct part number for the nut may result in damage to the vehicle.

NOTE:
- If the cage nut is not damaged, it is not necessary to replace it with a new cage nut. The old cage nut may be used if the threads of the nut are not damaged.
- Make sure that the surface of the cage nut retainer is flat prior to installing the cage nut.
- Remove the new cage nut from the cage and install the cage nut into the pre-existing cage.

Install the new cage nut into the location that the damaged nut was removed from.

34. Bend the tabs of the cage nut retainer back into position to secure the cage nut.
35. Install a new body bolt.
- To install, tighten the new bolt to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

36. Install the new service plug (7C3Z-2500155-B).
37. Install the rear seat, if equipped.