Installation of 2004-2006 Dodge
Ram SRT10 Short Bed Tonneau Cover:
Prior to installation, unpack and
inspect all parts and the LT Sport Tonneau Cover for
signs of obvious damage.
Step 1:
Line up Stainless Steel front "Female Hinges" with the
stake pocket hole. Using a steel bolt (supplied) and a
gold colored "Lobe Clamp", attach the female hinge to
the bed of the truck.
Make sure the female hinge is
pushed all the way forward before tightening.
The first picture below, with the
yellow arrows, shows how the "lobe clamp" sits in the
stake pocket.
In the second picture, using a
7/16" wrench tighten the bolt while ensuring the female
hinge is pushed all the way forward.
Step 2:
Using the same wrench, attach the rear "draw down
bracket".
The bracket has "lobe clamps",
also. They clamp right onto the rail itself. Make sure
the draw down bracket is pushed all the way to the rear
(red arrow) and then tighten the bolts. (yellow arrows)
Leave the bolts with the green arrows loose. We'll
tighten them later.
Step 3:
Using 2 people, lift the tonneau cover up and insert the
"Male Hinges" into the slots of the females hinges.
Using another person to help you,
insert the tonneau cover into the opening of the female
hinges. If it doesn't quite fit, loosen the nuts on the
'male' hinges and spread them out to the appropriate
width.
Don't forget to re-tighten them!
Step 4:
Attach the "Gas Props" by snapping them on to the ball
studs.
Here's a hint: Always install them so that the 'barrels'
are on the top. This allows the oil in the cylinder
barrel to lubricate the shafts as they open and close.
Step 5:
With the tailgate open, carefully shut the tonneau
cover. Check the clearances and make sure the tonneau
cover is centered. If it is not centered, loosen the
appropriate set of bolts on the tonneau cover and
re-center.
Step 6:
Adjust the height of the rear
"strikes" so that the Steel rods slide underneath them.
The strike can be moved, up or down, as shown by the
yellow arrow and blue arrows. You can always adjust this
later if it doesn't quite fit the first time. The latch
can be moved in or out by loosening the nuts (red
arrows). When you've adjusted them, tighten all the
bolts.
Step 7:
Try it out!
If things are quite how you'd like
them, we've built in quite a bit a flexibility that
should be self-explanatory... otherwise, if you have a
problem you can't quite solve, feel free to call us and
we can help you over the phone.
Please note, the above pictures
show the optional carpeted liner. |
