2016 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

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.7. Pull down on the clamp wire and push the clamp up
into the proper released position.
Semi Clamped Position
Proper Released Position
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8. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to insure
the cover stays together.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.
Stowage Strap
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2. Pull down on the first set of clamp handles to release
the clamps from the stowed position.3. 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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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position
to properly engage the clamps.
NOTE:Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not par-
tially clamped to the truck bed flange.5. Disengage the stowage straps.
Clamped Position
Improper Clamp Position
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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 to
release 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 position
to 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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