Caution: Improperly stored tonneau cover components could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If the cover, bows and rails are removed, always store them properly in the cargo area.
After putting them back, always make sure that they are securely reattached.For vehicles with a tonneau cover, the tonneau cover has main components:
Front Rail
Bows
Side Rails
Rear Rail
Plastic Lip
Loop
The tonneau cover can also be stored outside of the vehicle or using the included storage bag.
To use the storage bag:
Before moving on to the next step, the storage bag needs to be attached to the cargo tie downs, if not already attached. This provides a place to store the front and back rails and the two bows.
Reverse the procedure to reinstall the tonneau cover using the following suggestions:
• | When reinstalling the front rail, start by holding the back edge of the rail up and then twisting the back edge down while pushing it into place. |
• | Both bows are the same size and therefore interchangeable. |
• | When placing the bows in the side rails, it is easiest to place the spring-loaded bow end in first. |
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• | When reinstalling the tonneau cover, start at the front, near the cab. Place the plastic lip into the front rail, then the rear rail, and finish with the side rails. |
To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water and if necessary, a soft bristle brush to remove dirt trapped in the grain of the material.