Driver side rail (2) 10-24 Black flathead Allen Screws Tailgate End Passenger Side Rail (has “Green” sticker under rail) Exploded View Manufactured in the USA Retrax 917 South 46th Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 P: (701) 746-5596 F: 746-5598 www.retrax.com retrax@retrax.com 1-800-206-4070 Scan here to view a brief video on how to install a RETRAX cover. Make sure that you have a QR code reader application installed on your smartphone.
Pre-assembly Guidelines Please read and follow instructions before un-boxing and assembling the bed cover. Keep boxes and packing until installation is complete. Unpack carefully to prevent scratching. DO NOT remove protective films from cover and canister until after installation is complete. DO NOT LUBRICATE OR USE LOCTITE ON RETRAX!! (VOIDS WARRANTY) See Maintenance page for proper care.
Remove shipping brackets and white shipping tubes from both sides of canister. STEP 1: Remove Shipping Materials Keep shipping bracket for STEP 4 STEP 2: Install the rails to canister Lift up lock cover and open lock by pressing release button. Pull cover out 6”- 8”. DO NOT allow cover to roll back into canister until rail is installed. POWERTRAX motor is not active yet, manually guide the cover into the rails.
NOTE: Plastic bed liners may have to be cut or notched at the front of the bed if they touch the rolling canister. A jigsaw with medium tooth blade, Dremel™ or RotoZip® tool works well. NOTE: The front cover weather-strip must lay flat across the truck bed. Make certain it is pointed towards the cab. If it extends past the bed rail cap, trim to fit right up to the cap on truck bed. STEP 5: Install the front & rear set of clamps Using a 9/16” or 1/2” wrench ( depending on your clamps), tighten clamps.
STEP 7: Adjust the distance between the rails Tailgate end of passenger rail Remove clamp and turn both of the white nylon adjustment screws, using a 6 mm Allen wrench. One complete turn of adjustment screws = 1/16” of adjustment. *Rails too far apart = clockwise *Rails too close = counter clockwise Some models do not use adjustment screws. Refer to the appropriate manual section for proper adjustment instructions.
Use & Maintenance/Care The RETRAX cover has superior quality rail weather-strip seals. These seals help minimize water intrusion into the pickup bed. The initial break-in period for the rail weather-strip is about 48 hours in the fully closed position. Your cover may be slightly harder to open and close during the break-in period.
Warranty Statement Retrax (referred to as the manufacturer) warrants each new Retrax retractable pickup bed cover to the original owner (non-transferable) as follows: The RetraxONE and RetraxONE MX have a limited lifetime warranty for the failure of materials and workmanship. Warranty replacement costs will be prorated after one (1) year. The RetraxPRO, RetraxPRO MX, PowertraxONE, PowertraxONE MX, PowertraxPRO and PowertraxPRO MX have a limited lifetime warranty for the failure of materials and workmanship.
Installation IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions BEFORE installing the RETRAX cover. Use caution when cutting the wire ties holding the wire harness together so you do not cut wires. Inspect wiring. Do not install damaged wires as they could become a hazard.
Installation Proceed with the RETRAX standard instructions on steps 1-8 Then page for connection of wiring. Disregard all references to ‘lock’ - Not applicable refer back to this for POWERTRAX. NOTE: The electric cover has no lock assembly. Cover will not move out of the canister at this point of installation. STEP 5: Connect the wiring harness to electronics box and battery A. There is a white label wrapped with the letter “P” on it to ensure proper connections are made.
Dodge Ram Box 2009-up Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. Continue with standard instructions through step 3 (pg. 2), then return back to this guide on how to install the mounting hardware. (6) 5/16-8 x 1” bolts A (6) 5/16” lock washers B (6) mounting blocks C (6) 1/4” flat washers D (6) 1/4-28 x 1” bolts E (6) t-slot nuts F 0.
Dodge Ram Box 2009-up NOTE: The front cover weather-strip must lay flat across the truck bed. Make certain it is pointed towards the cab. If it extends past the bed rail cap, cut to fit right up to the cap on the truck bed. STEP 4: Position and bolt RETRAX rails to mounting blocks Center the threaded holes in the mounting blocks behind the openings of the RETRAX rail. Install 1/4” - 28 x 1” bolt and flat washer in all 6 holes. Use a 7/16” wrench to fasten.
Honda Ridgeline 2006-2015 Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. (4) M6 x 40mm (metric) Allen head mounting bolts A (2) 1/4” lock washers B A (2) 1/4” flat washers C B (2) nylon spacers D D (4) 10-24 x 1” stainless screws with black caps E C E Continue with standard instructions through step 3 (pg. 2), then return back to this guide on how to install the mounting hardware.
Honda Ridgeline 2006-2015 STEP 5: Install front mount brackets STEP 6: Insert plastic plugs Driver side front corner Install front mount brackets as shown. Slide lock washer onto M6 x 40mm bolt, push bolt through hole in mount bracket and start threading into front holes in the bed. Hold mount bracket level and tighten using the 4 mm Allen wrench. (included) Repeat on passenger side. Insert black plastic plugs into middle holes.
Honda Ridgeline 2006-2015 STEP 10: Select proper mounting hole location STEP 11: Add rubber spacer Passenger rear mount holes On the passenger rear mount plate, the hole used depends on if the rubber spacer is needed (see step 11). Most 2008 and older beds use the upper holes without the spacer. During the 2008 model year the passenger side of the Honda tailgate was raised slightly. The late 2008 and newer models use the lower hole and the rubber spacer. This is needed for clearance over the tailgate.
Honda Ridgeline 2017-up The 2017 Ridgeline requires a rail mount to be installed before the installation of the RETRAX cover. Check the parts included in the rail box (shown below). (4) Small rail bracket A (4) Large rail brackets B (8) Rail mount screws C (2) Rails D A C B D Follow the mounting instructions on the insert for the kit (included in rail box). Once the rail kit is installed, continue with the standard instructions for the RETRAX cover on page 1. Pg.
Nissan Frontier 2005-up Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. WITH Utili-track: (4) bracket bolts WITHOUT Utili-track: A (4) rail bolts B (4) 1/4” lock washers C (4) nylon washers D (8) 1/4” flat washers E (4) rail brackets F C A The Frontier with no Utili-track uses the clamps below. D B E F Follow standard instructions through step 3, (pg. 2) then refer back to this guide on how to install mounting hardware.
Nissan Titan 2004-up Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. WITH Utili-track: WITHOUT Utili-track: The Titan that has the Utili-track uses the clamps below. Follow standard instructions through step 3, (pg. 2) then refer back to this guide on how to install mounting hardware. STEP 1: Remove plastic caps The Titan with no Utili-track uses the clamps above. Continue with the standard instructions on Page 1.
Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Check the part shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. (8) rubber rail adjustment spacers A (4) cleats B (4) rail spacer blocks C A C B Follow standard instructions through step 3, (pg. 2) then refer back to this guide on how to install mounting hardware. STEP 1: Install front rail gasket Be sure foam is added to front bed rail, not the C-Channel rail. Trim to fit.
Toyota Tacoma 2016-up Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. Tools Required: T-30 torx driver 5’ MODEL PARTS (4) 1/4” flat washers 6’ MODEL PARTS A (4) 1/4-28 x .75 fastener B (4) 3/8-16 x 1.5 fastener C (4) 3/8” split washer D (4) cleats E (4) 0.050 adjustment shim F C B A D F E (4) 1/4” flat washers A (4) 1/4-28 x 1.5 fastener B (4) 3/8-16 x 1.5 fastener C (4) 3/8” split washer D (4) cleats E (4) 0.
Toyota Tacoma 2016-up STEP 1: Install seal FOR BOTH MODELS: STEP 2: Insert mounting cleats Remove and save the black plastic cap at the rear of the Deck Rail track system on both sides of the truck. Loosen and remove tiedowns or other accessories from each side. Insert (2) mounting cleats into the track system on each side. STEP 3: Bolt spacers to RETRAX rails 1. Mount spacer block prior to cover installation to pickup bed. 2. Use the 1/4-28 fastener and 1/4” flat washer on the inside of the rail.
Toyota Tacoma 2016-up Continue with standard instructions through step 6 (pg. 2) DISREGARD STEP 5, then refer back to this guide on how to install and adjust the mounting hardware. STEP 4: Bolt rails to pickup bed rails Passenger side rail 5’ model 6’ model Passenger side rail Bed rail cap 3/8-16 x 1.50L fastener, Use 9/16” wrench 3/8-16 x 1.
Toyota Tundra 2007-up w/ Deck Rail System Check the parts shown here, this model has different requirements than the standard parts. Follow standard instructions through step 3, (pg. 2) then refer back to this guide on how to install mounting hardware. STEP 1: Remove plastic caps Remove and save the black plastic cap at the rear of the Deck Rail track system on both sides of the truck. Loosen and slide out the movable truck tie downs on each side of the bed.
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917 South 46th Street Grand Forks, ND 58201 P: (701) 746-5596 F: 746-5598 www.retrax.com retrax@retrax.
