2019 Ram 1500 Owner's Manual

2. Slide the release of the locking lever toward the center oftruck bed to release the clamp, and pull the handle
downward into the intermediate position.
Slide Locking Lever Inward
Pull Handle Downward
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3. Push the fully released clamp upward toward the un-derside of the Tonneau Cover. Push the handle firmly to
lock into the stowed position. 4. Lift up on the Tonneau Cover and fold it back onto the
second panel.
Intermediate PositionStowed Position
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5. Lift up on the cover and fold it back onto the third panelbeing sure to set the Tonneau Cover bumpers carefully
onto their seats (one on each side). 6. Once in the third panel position, repeat steps “1” and
“2” on the second set of clamps.
Second Panel PositionThird Panel Position
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NOTE:When folding the center and rear panels, the
sections MUSTbe held together to avoid damage to the
cover material.
7. Be sure to clip both stowage straps together to ensurethe cover stays together.
Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together
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8. With two people, remove the cover.
NOTE:Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded com-
pletely before removing.
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.
2. Slide the release of the locking levers on the first set of clamps toward the center of the truck bed to release the
clamps from the stowed position. Then pull the handles
downward into the intermediate position.
Fully Folded Tonneau Cover
1 — Stowage Strap
2 — Tonneau Cover Bumper And Seat
Slide Locking Lever Inward
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3. Pull the rear of the swing lever downward, and positionthe yellow bumper under the flange of the box (or flange
of Ram Box rail, if equipped).
Intermediate PositionRear Of Swing Lever Location
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4. With the yellow bumper of the swing lever securelyengaged under the flange, push the clamp handle
upward toward the underside of the Tonneau Cover.
Push the handle firmly to lock into place.
5. Disengage the stowage straps.
6. Unfold Tonneau Cover to the second panel position.
Step Four
1 — Fully Engaged Swing Lever
Clamped Position
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NOTE:The vehicle cannot be driven when the Tonneau
Cover is in this position.
7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover. NOTE:
When unfolding the center and rear panels, the
sections MUSTbe held together to avoid damage to the
cover material.
Second Panel Position (Vehicle Cannot Be Driven)Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage
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