Vehicle Access and Features 3. Lift the rear part of the cab slightly, then pull down- ward to lower the cab completely. Remove the cab lock handle and secure it in its original position. 4. To check for proper locking of the cab, turn the igni- tion to the ON position. An indicator light on the in- strument panel will light if the cab is not locked se- curely. Front Access Panel WARNING 09/08/97 f310619 1 2 1. First Position, 40 Degree Tilt 2. Second Position, 50 Degree Tilt The parking brake must be fully set before opening the front access panel. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, place the gear shift lever in N (neutral), shut the engine off, and set the parking brake. If your ve- hicle has a manual transmission, place the gear shift lever in R (reverse), shut the engine off, and set the parking brake. Fig. 2.16, Cab Tilt Arm 2. Remove the bolt previously placed near the central pin. Return the bolt to its original position in the lower opening of the triangular support. CAUTION To open the front access panel, use a coin to turn the locks located at each end of the outside surface of the panel one quarter turn counterclockwise.
Be sure the shift lever is in neutral and the shift knob will clear the floor opening when the cab is being lowered to avoid damage to the shift lever. After tilting the panel open, support the panel with the rod. 2.15