Ram 1500 2014 Owner's Manual

2. Pull down on the first set of clamps on both driver andpassenger sides to the semi clamped position.
3. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up into the proper released position. NOTE:
Be sure the clamp and clamp wire is in the
proper released position.
Semi Clamped Position
Proper Released Position
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CAUTION!
Make sure the tonneau cover clamp and clamp wire
is in the proper released position. If the clamp and
clamp wire is not properly released, damage to the
tonneau cover material will result.4. Pick up on the tonneau cover and fold it back into the
second panel.
5. Pick up on the cover and fold it back into the third panel.
6. Once in the third panel position pull down on the second set of clamps on both driver and passenger
sides to the semi clamped position.
Improper Clamp Wire Released Position
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7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp upinto the proper released position. 8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to insure
the cover stays together.
Semi Clamped PositionProper Released Position
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9. With two people remove the cover.
NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded
completely before removing.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following 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.
2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to release the clamps from the stowed position.
Stowage Strap
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3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (orflange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Stowed Position
Semi Clamped Position
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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped positionto properly engage the clamps. NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par-
tially clamped to the truck bed flange.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the intermediate position.
NOTE:The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau
Cover is in this position. 7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.
Intermediate Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)
Fully Unfolded Position
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8. Pull down on the second set of clamp handles torelease the clamps from the stowed position. 9. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of box (or
flange of Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Stowed Position
Semi Clamped Position
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10. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped positionto properly engage the clamps. NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par-
tially clamped to the truck bed flange.
Clamped PositionImproper Clamp Position
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The Tonneau Cover clamps can be locked when in the
clamped position by placing a lock through the locking
hole.CAUTION!
It is the driver ’s responsibility to ensure the Tonneau
Cover is properly installed on the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure can result in detachment of the
Tonneau Cover from the vehicle and/or damage to
the vehicle/Tonneau Cover.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Cleaning
For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover use MOPAR®
Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and MOPAR® Leather &
Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.
Locking Hole
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