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2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables byreleasing the lock tang from the pivot.
NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing support
cables.
Locking Tang 3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot
clears the hanger bracket.
5. Without latching, rotate the tailgate to nearly closed, then slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side
pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.
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Locking Tailgate
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock button.
TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau
Cover which consists of different features:
• Easy Tri-Fold cover
• Tonneau fore aft locator
• Crossbar inside bed locator
• Front and rear clamps
• Stowage strap
• Locking capability
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
To remove the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of Tonneau Coverclamps located on the underside of the Cover (left and
right side).
Clamped Position
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2. Slide the locking lever toward the outside of the truck bedto release the clamp and pull the handle downward into
the Released Position. Do this for both the left and right
side.
Slide Locking Lever Inward Pull Handle Downward
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Released Position3. Holding the yellow bumper, push the fully released
clamp to the center and pull up. Push the handle firmly,
and listen for a clicking sound to confirm the clamps are
in the properly Stowed Position.
Stowed Position
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4. Lift up on the third panel and fold it onto the secondpanel.
Second Panel Position 5. Lift up on the second and third panel and fold them onto
the first panel.
Third Panel Position (Tri-Folded)
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6. Once in the third panel position, repeat steps “1” and “2”on the front set of clamps.
NOTE:
When folding the second and third panels, the sections
MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover mate-
rial.
Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together
NOTE:
Fold the panel gently. It is not recommended to allow the
panels to drop under their own weight.
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7. Make sure to clip both stowage straps to prevent theTonneau Cover panels from unfolding.
Fully Folded Tonneau Cover
8. With two people, remove the cover. NOTE:
• Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded completely,
and the stowage straps are engaged, before removing.
• You can drive the vehicle with a fully folded Tonneau Cover. To do so, make sure both front latches and both
stowage straps are engaged. Damage to the Tonneau
Cover or vehicle might occur if the latches or stowage
straps are not engaged.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow these steps:

1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and push the cover forward against the front of the truck bed.
The Tonneau Cover centers itself when placed on the
vehicle.

1 — Stowage Strap
2 — Tonneau Cover Bumper And Seat
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2. Slide the locking lever toward the outside of the truck bedand release the clamp, and pull the handle downward into
the Released Position. Do this for both the left and right side.

Slide Locking Lever Inward Released Position
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3. Holding the lower end of the clamp, push it to the centerand pull up. Push the handle firmly and listen for a
clicking sound to confirm the clamps are set to the
Clamped Position.
J Hook Under Truck Flange NOTE:
Make sure the J Hook (1) locates itself under the truck flange.
Clamped Position
4. Disengage the stowage straps.
1 — Fully Engaged Swing Lever
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5. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the second panel position.
NOTE:
The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau Cover is in
this position.Second Panel Position 6. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.
NOTE:
When unfolding the center and rear panels, the sections
MUST
be held together to avoid damage to the cover mate-
rial.
Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
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