Installation Instructions (2) 10-24 Black flathead Allen Screws Front Cover Tailgate End Passenger Side Rail (has “inspected by” sticker under rail) (4) 10-32 Screws (stainless) Front Cover Exploded View Cab End Spiral Canister Assembled View
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Remove the shipping bracket and yellow wire. Completely remove white shipping tubes. Shipping tube Shipping bracket Remove these items only! The shipping brackets can be disassembled simply by removal of the 10-32 screws fastened to each side of the canister (Remove this items only). The tailgate can then be lifted away from the canister allowing for the removal of the shipping bracket by sliding the T-channel out from the wire ties.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2 continued. Slide the rail over the cover until the two threaded holes in the rail are lined up behind the two holes in the spiral. Attach using two of the 10/32 by 7/16" screws. Tighten using a manual #2 Phillips screwdriver. DO NOT USE LOCTITE! USE OF LOCTITE VOIDS WARRANTY STEP 3 Install the drivers rail. Pull the cover out of the canister 6”-8” (See PowertraxPRO Installation Supplement on how to move electric cover).
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 5 Lift the assembled cover into the bed. Roll the cover into the canister and push down firmly on the rounded end of the lock until it latches. Close the tailgate on the pickup. Using two people, lift the bed cover by the front of the rail and two feet to the back. Set the assembly in place at the very front of the bed. NOTE: The rubber weather-strip on the front cover should lie on top of the pickup’s front rail - pointed towards the cab.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 9 Measure the distance between the rails. The rails must be the same distance apart from each other (parallel) from the front to the rear. The following steps show how to measure and adjust the rails. Measurements are taken at 3 places starting at the front. The photo to the right shows measurement being taken with a tape measure. Measurements are taken here at the top of the rails (right above the weather-stripping) Drivers rail rear view STEP 9 a.
ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 11 Check for proper fit between the front cover and the rolling cover. Using the lock handle, pull the cover closed over the tailgate and latch. The amount of weatherstrip showing at the front of the rolling cover should be close to equal on both the passenger and drivers sides. (Photo shows unpainted parts for clarity) If there is less weather-strip exposed on one side, adjust that rail by removing the clamps and moving that rail towards the cab.
RetraxPRO MAINTENANCE AND USE INSTRUCTIONS USE 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.
