8
8
Locate the sweep seals (rubber weather strips) on the rails.
Open the provided 303 brand protectant sponge pack (find it
adhered to the underside of the top cover) and wipe the
underside of the sweep seal and the top of the wear strip.
Extend the cover to the tailgate. Use an Allen wrench if
needed to carefully draw out the sweep seal (seal should be
angled outwards toward the cover – not rolled in toward the
bed rail).
(Fig. 10A)
Proper care and placement of the sweep seal will ensure the
smooth operation of the cover. Alcohol, petroleum based or
silicon-based UV Protectants such as Armor-All® should be
avoided and ARE NOT recommended for our covers.
STEP 10: LUBRICATING & PLACING THE SWEEP SEALS
Rail
Cover/Fabric Panel
Wearstrip
Sweep Seal
FIG. 10A
STEP 9: INSTALLING TAILGATE DRAINTUBES
To install the tailgate drain tubes you need to find suitable
holes in the rear stiffener of you truck bed. Figure 9C
shows possible hole locations.
Next you will screw the drain tube into the drain fitting and
slide it on the tailgate cap as shown in Figure 9B. There is
an interference bump on the cap that will lock the drain
fitting in place. Next you will need to thread the drain tube
in the desired hole and trim the length of the tube if
needed. If there are no holes on the tailgate side of your
truck you will need to drill holes, make sure to check for
wires you could damage first (5/8” or 16mm).
FIG. 9A
FIG. 9B
Tailgate Drain
Fitting
Tailgate Drain
Tube
Tailgate Cap
TAILGATE DRAIN
TUBES X 2
DRAIN FITTINGS
X 2
Possible Hole
Locations
FIG. 9C
