Owners manual

Parts checklist for large box
Instruction packet with keys
Cover rolled into canister-spiral assembly
Front cover for canister
(except for Tacoma 5ft models)
Drain tube kit
Parts checklist for rail box
Driver’s side rail
Passenger side rail
Clamp box including;
(4) Clamps
(style may differ from photo)
(4) Rail to Canister mounting screws
10-32 x 7/16” Stainless Phillips head
(2) Front Cover mounting screws
10-24 x 3/4” Black Stainless Allen head
(1) 1/8” Allen wrench
(1) 6mm Allen wrench
(1) 1/8” measuring tool
Tools Needed
#2 Philips screwdriver
9/16” or 1/2” wrench (ratchet works best)
Pliers or vice grips
DO NOT USE LOCTITE!
USE OF LOCTITE VOIDS WARRANTY
Pre-assembly guidelines
Two or more people are recommended for installation and you should allow 1 to 1 ½ hours to complete.
Floor space about the size of pickup box is needed for assembly of the bed cover and rails.
Clear out the pickup box and clean the front and side bed rails.
Plastic bed liners may have to be cut or notched at the front of the bed if they touch the rolling
cover or interfere with proper canister location. 2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 and Super Crew plastic bedliners
will have to be cut in the front corners for proper canister location and across the front wall of the bed to pre-
vent scratching of the rolling cover. A jig saw with medium tooth blade or a Dremmel or Roto-Zip tool works
well. The front lip of the bed liner may have to be cut off if side bed rail caps are not installed.
Drain tubes (2) 1/2" drain tubes connect to the bottom of canister and can exit out the floor or front of the pickup
bed. Some pickups have drain holes in the front of the bed towards each corner; others have plastic or rubber
plugs that can be drilled for the tubes. If needed a 1/2" hole can be drilled into both front corners of the box.
For pickups equipped with plastic bed-liners, holes for the drain tubes need to be drilled through the plastic only.
We recommend drilling additional holes through the floor of a plastic bed liner at the lowest points in front to
allow for water drainage.
If you have any questions or concerns please call 800-206-4070 or e-mail [e-mail]
Thank you for your purchase of the RETRAX™ bed cover system.
Please read and follow instructions before un-boxing and assembling the bed cover.
Check for shipping damage.
Keep boxes and packing until installation is complete.
Unpack carefully to prevent scratching.
Remove protective films from cover and canister after installation is complete.
Remove the protective plastic films before exposing to direct sunlight.
Do Not lubricate RETRAX—See Maintenance page for proper care.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS