2019 Ram 3500 Amp

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Removing The Tailgate
1. Disconnect the wiring harness for the rear camera and orpower locks (if equipped).
NOTE:
Refer to “Disconnecting The Rear Camera And Remote
Keyless Entry” in this section.
2. Unlatch the tailgate and remove the support cables by releasing the lock tang from the pivot.

NOTE:
Make sure tailgate is supported when removing support cables.

Locking Tang 3. Position the tailgate on a 45 degree angle.
4. Raise the right side of the tailgate until the right side pivot
clears the hanger bracket.
5. Slide the entire tailgate to the right to free the left side pivot.
6. Remove the tailgate from the vehicle.
NOTE:
Do not carry the tailgate loose in the truck pickup box.
Locking Tailgate
The tailgate can be locked using the key fob lock button.
WARNING!
To avoid inhaling carbon monoxide, which is deadly, the
exhaust system on vehicles equipped with “Cap or
Slide-In Campers” should extend beyond the
overhanging camper compartment and be free of leaks.

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TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tri-Fold Tonneau
Cover which consists of different features:
• Easy Tri-Fold cover
• Tonneau fore aft locator
• Crosscar inside bed locator
• Front and rear clamps
• Stowage strap
• Locking capability
NOTE:
The Tonneau Cover can be folded up and secured at the front
of the box without removing it completely.
Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Removal
To remove the Tonneau Cover, follow the next steps:
1. Open the tailgate to gain access to the rear pair ofTonneau Cover clamps located on the underside of the
cover (left and right side).
Clamped Position
NOTE:
If clamp wire is damaged replace immediately.
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2. Pull both clamp handles down to release the TonneauCover’s rear panel.
Released Position
3. From the released position, send the clamps to the Stowed Position by pushing from the yellow bumper up.
Listen for a “clicking” sound to confirm the clamp has
been properly stowed. Stowed Position
CAUTION!
Make sure the Tonneau Cover clamp and clamp wire are
in the proper stowed position. If the clamp and clamp
wire are not properly stowed, damage to the Tonneau
Cover material will result.

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Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together
NOTE:
Fold the panels gently. It is not recommended to allow the
panels to drop under their own weight. 6. Once on the Tri-Folded position, pull both front clamp
handles down to the Released Position.
Released Position
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7. From the Released Position, send the clamps to theStowed Position by pushing from the yellow bumper up.
Listen for a “clicking” sound to confirm the clamp has
been properly stowed.
Stowed Position 8. Clip both stowage straps to prevent the Tonneau Cover
panels from unfolding.
Stowage Strap
9. With two people, remove the Tonneau Cover.
NOTE:
Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded completely
before removing.

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Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover Installation
To install the Tonneau Cover follow the following steps:
1. Position the folded Tonneau Cover on the truck bed andpush 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.
Stowed Position 3. Push clamp wires up and under the flange of the box (or
flange of the Ram Box rail, if equipped) to the semi
clamped position.
Semi Clamped Position
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4. Push clamp handles upward to the clamped position toproperly engage the clamps.
Clamped Position NOTE:
Once clamped, be sure the clamps are not improperly
attached to the truck bed flange.
Improper Clamp Position
5. Disengage the stowage straps.

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7. Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.Fully Unfolded Position 8. Pull the rear clamp handles down into the released posi
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tion.
Stowed Position
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