2. Unfold tonneau cover to the closed position.
3. Lower the rear set of handle/clamp assemblies from
stored position.
4. Tilt the handle/clamp assembly so that the locator is in the
slot, pull down on the assembly, and slide the clamp under
the edge of the inner lip of the bed rail. See Figure 2.
5. Secure the clamp to bed rail by pulling the handle toward
the rear of the truck bed ensuring the locator is in the slot.
See Figure 3. Verify the clamp is securely and properly
engaged by lightly shaking handle assembly. The handle
should not move.
5a. If clamp is too loose:
1. Push handle forward to release from clamped
position.
2. Disengage clamp from inner lip of bed rail and slide
assembly inboard.
3. Adjust clamp height on bolt by rotating the entire
clamp/handle assembly COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
(as viewed from the top).
4. Reattach clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5.
5b. If the clamp is too tight (cannot rotate handle or
excessive force is required to do so):
1. Return handle to the fully disengaged position.
2. Disengage clamp from inner lip of bed rail and slide
assembly inboard.
3. Adjust the clamp height by rotating the entire clamp/
handle assembly CLOCKWISE.
4. Reattach clamps as indicated in steps 4 and 5.
6. Repeat clamp attachment steps 3 thru 6 for the opposite
side.
7. Close the endgate.
TO OPEN THE TONNEAU COVER
1. Rotate both rear handles inboard to release compression.
2. Pull clamps down and rotate assemblies to disengage
from the lip of the truck box.
3. Once handles are released, rotate the panel to the open
position
4. Align the clamp assembly bolt (shaft of the handle) with
the retention feature and rotate handle assembly flat onto
the panel and press firmly to secure. See Figure 6.
NOTE : If stowing cover completely, failure to do this step
may result in damage to the cover surface, from handle to
cover outer surface contact !!!
5. Fold cover forward.
6. Unsnap the retaining strap from the front bow and insert
the
male end into the female end of the front retention buckle.
See Figure 7.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
7. Verify both buckles are attached by pulling on the strap.
WARNING: Damage to personal property and possible injury
may occur, if; vehicle is operated without both retaining
straps fastened securely when cover is in open position, or if
the attachment clamps are not firmly secured to the box lip,
or if the clamps are not properly stowed using the retention
feature.
FIGURE 8
TO REMOVE THE TONNEAU COVER
1. Follow the procedure "To open the tonneau cover".
2. Before rotating the front handles, disengage the locking
tabs by pulling them rearward on both front handles. See
Figure 8.
3. Rotate handles inboard release compression.
4. Pull clamp down and rotate assembly to disengage it from
the lip of the truck box.
5. Rotate cover to expose handles.
6. Align the clamp assembly bolt (shaft of the handle) with
the retention feature and rotate handle assembly flat onto the
panel and press firmly to secure. See Figure 6.
7. Remove the tonneau cover off the vehicle.
8. Exercise caution when lifting due to the cover's weight.
SECURITY- CARGO PROTECTION
If extra cargo security is desired and your vehicle does not
have a locking endgate. See your truck accessory reseller
for tailgate lock options.
COVER SECURITY
For additional theft
prevention of the ton-
neau cover, the front
handle is equipped with
an eyelet that will
accept a ¼" pad lock.
See Figure 9.
NOTE: Prior to operating vehicle,
check all four clamps to make sure
they are engaged.
(1/4" LOCK NOT INCLUDED)
FIGURE 9