After removing all the trim, bolts, & clips (including the '78-91 alignment pins), the shell can be lifted (so the '92-96 alignment pins clear the bedrails) & shifted rearward. From there, simply remove the shell & set it out of the way so that its rubber gaskets won't be damaged.

Before reinstalling the shell, the entire sealing surface should be washed & coated with either silicone spray lube or a THIN film of silicone grease.

Owner caption June 2009 · Photo 2624 of 5000