pull cover over rails
toggle
press edges
sTEp 7:
To release cover, Trigger pull rear release toggle. Start
rolling cover toward cab making sure both sides of cover
roll evenly. For best results leave unrolled portion of
cover attached to the hook fastener and Velcro
®
loop
fasteners while opening.
sTEp 9:
Set tension during
warmest part of day.
With cover closed, release hook and loop fastener from both side rails near cab. Check
compression of both spring plungers against the front header per diagram. Roll cover open and make adjustments. Close cover and
re-check adjustment. Repeat until satisfactory tension has been achieved.
header
cover
toggle
header seal
header stop
adjust
Here
with
flat screwdriver
LATChINg & UNLATChINg COvER
cover secured
open
safety
straps
side rail
front header
spring plunger
eVer-tite™
automatic
teNsioN
coNtrol
•
Spring plunger compensates for material expansion &
contraction caused by temperature changes.
•
Check cover tension after installation, seasonally, and after
extreme temperature changes.
•
For best performance, adjust tension regularly to protect
your cover against wind wear.
COvER TENsION ADjUsTMENT
lock toggle into header
header seal
inside tailgate
spring plunger
front header
Note:
Adjust tension in small increments.
Slight adjustments will gain significant results.
hEADER WILL NOT LATCh:
Check side rails to make sure they are level. See Step 2.
Make sure the header seal is not caught between side rail & header.
Check position of side rails on pickup box, they may be positioned too low. See Step 1.
Make sure cover has proper tension. See Step 9.
FAbRIC COvER Is TOO TIghT OR TOO LOOsE:
See Step 9 to adjust tension.
* VELCRO
®
is a registered trademark of the Velcro companies.
TROUbLE shOOTINg
Questions?
Call our friendly customer service staff
at TruXedo Toll Free:
1-877-878-9336
Mon - Fri 8 am - 5 pm CST
sTEp 5:
always close cover before closing tailgate.
Unroll cover toward tailgate and rest bows on side rails.
Rotate header into header stops and press down to lock
toggle into header.
sTEp 8:
Secure cover open
by hooking safety
straps to front loops.
sTEp 6:
Secure hook fastener and Velcro
®
loop fastner strips on
one side of rail, by pressing along full length of rail. Pull
cover tight across pickup bed, and secure fasteners on
opposite side rail.
Note: Secure hook fastener and Velcro
®
loop fastener along entire length
of both side rails before driving
vehicle. This will prevent wind lifting
the cover and causing damage.
Note:
If tailgate has
a key lock, TruXedo
®
is
secured until tailgate
is unlocked and opened.
hook and loop fastner
coVer too loose
turN sPriNG PluNGer
screw clockwise
correct teNsioN
DuriNG warmest
Part of Day
no less than 1/16”
