Removing the cargo platform Gazelle Next

Cargo platform of the GAZelle NEXT vehicle: removal and installation

Cargo platform of the GAZelle NEXT vehicle: removal and installation

The vehicle's cargo platform is made of metal, with fold-down side and rear boards.

Cargo platform of the GAZelle NEXT vehicle
Fig. 1. Cargo platform of the GAZelle NEXT vehicle.

Fold-down lashing eyes for securing the transported cargo are mounted on the platform base.

Fold-down lashing eyes for securing the cargo
Fig. 2. Fold-down lashing eyes for securing the cargo.

To order, the vehicle can be equipped with various platforms.

Important: a lifting mechanism rated for at least 500 kg is required to remove the platform.

Front attachment of the platform to the frame brackets
Fig. 3. Front attachment of the platform to the frame brackets.

We slacken the nuts of the front attachment of the drop-side platform to the frame brackets on the right and left and withdraw the bolts.

U-bolts securing the platform to the frame
Fig. 4. U-bolts securing the platform to the frame.

We slacken the nuts of the U-bolts securing the platform to the frame.

We remove the pads and the U-bolts.

Side brackets securing the platform
Fig. 5. Side brackets securing the platform.

We slacken the nuts securing the side brackets on each side and withdraw the bolts from the holes.

Disconnection of the wiring connectors from the marker lamp sockets
Fig. 6. Disconnection of the wiring connectors from the marker lamp sockets.

We squeeze the retainers and disconnect the wiring connectors from the sockets of the marker lamps secured to the sides of the platform.

We remove the platform from the vehicle frame with a crane or a hoist.

Important: we install the platform in the reverse order.