Accessories/Body - Correct Tonneau Cover Installation

NUMBER: 23-027-05

GROUP: Body

DATE: May 03, 2005

SUBJECT:
Tonneau Cover Installation

MODELS:

2005 (DR) Ram Truck

DISCUSSION:

The MOPAR Snapless Tonneau Cover, p/n 82208129AB or 82208130AB may become damaged if the installation instructions are not carefully followed. Damage can lead to poor fit and customer dissatisfaction. The instructions included in the kit have been revised to include additional warnings. The information included in the new instructions is highlighted below:

Use care when assembling the tonneau cover frame. The frame must be assembled in place, on the pick up box. Do not assemble the frame on the floor and attempt to lift the assembly on to the pick up box.

The rear loops sewn on to the corners of the tonneau cover are intended to aid in the removal of the cover. Do not use the tabs as an installation aid to stretch the cover.

When installing the fabric on to the frame, the installation sequence is important for ease of installation. Always start at the rear. Unroll the fabric and pull it rearward, gently stretching the fabric. Start at the center of the tailgate so that the MOPAR logo is directly above the center of the tailgate handle. Insert the plastic retainer in to the slot on the frame and work the plastic retainer into the slot from the center outward to the corner. Do the same for the other side. After the entire length of the rear retainer is secure, move to one of the front corners and start the plastic retainer into the frame slot. Work rearward until the entire side is secure, then repeat this for the other side. It is not necessary to use the removal loops if this procedure is followed.

To remove the cover, start at the corner with the removal loop. Pull the loop downward at a 45 degree angle until the plastic retainer disengages from the frame slot. Do not pull up on the loop. Slowly disengage the ENTIRE rear of the Tonneau Cover from the Frame. You now have removed the tension in the tonneau fabric, proceed to disengage both sides of the tonneau from the frame. The tonneau then can be rolled up and secured with two (2) straps with buckles attached to the tonneau.

All components contained in the kit are available through MOPAR. Replacement parts are listed in STAR PARTS. It is not necessary to replace the entire kit if individual parts are damaged or lost.

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Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.