2021 RAM 1500 Owners Manual - TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER — IF EQUIPPED

The Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover can be installed on the truck bed to protect your gear and cargo.

TONNEAU COVER COMPONENTS

– Stowage Strap

– Tonneau Bumper Folded

— Handle

— Slide Locking Lever 3 — Locating Bumper

4 — Truck Flange Bead 5 — Latch Bumper

6 — J Hook

Position Two (Front And Rear Latches Latched)

— Panel 1

— Panel 2

— Panel 3

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER FOLDING FOR DRIVING OR REMOVAL

To remove the Tonneau Cover use the following steps:

Open the tailgate to access the rear pair of Tonneau Cover latches located on the underside of the Cover.

Slide Locking Lever Inward

Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the handle downward into the released position.

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Stowed Position

NOTE:

Correct Folding — Hold Panels Together

When folding the second and third panels, the sections MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover material. Fold the panel gently. Do not allow the panels to drop under their own weight.

Holding the bumper, push the fully released latch to the center and push up. Push the handle firmly, locking it into the stowed position. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the opposite side latch.

Lift up on Panel 3 and fold it onto Panel 2.

Lift up on the second and third panel and fold them onto the first panel.

Unsnap the stowage strap and clip. Repeat for both straps to prevent the tonneau cover panels from unfolding.

Be sure the Tonneau Cover has been folded completely, and the stowage straps are engaged, before removing.

Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed to release the J Hook and pull the handle downward into the released position.

NOTE:

Position One (Front Latches Latched And Stowage Straps Secured)

The vehicle can be driven with the tonneau in the folded position or can be completely removed.

Released Position

Hold The Bumper And Push The Handle Up

Holding the bumper, push the fully released latch to the center and push up. Push the handle firmly, locking it into the stowed position. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for the opposite side latch.

With two people, remove the cover.

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER INSTALLATION

To install the Tonneau Cover follow these steps:

Position the Tonneau Cover on the truck bed and center using the locating bumpers.

Locate the front pair of Tonneau Cover latches on the underside of the Cover. Slide the locking lever toward the inside of the truck bed and release the latch from the stowed position, and pull the handle downward into the released position. Do this for both the left and right side.

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Unlatching Latch

NOTE:

Make sure the bumper is in front of the truck flange bead.

Swing the J Hook from the handle and push

Incorrect Folding — Will Cause Damage

the handle to the center and up, ensuring that the J Hook is under the truck flange. Push up on the handle firmly, locking it into the latched position.

1 — Front Of Truck 2 — J Hook

Pull down on the handle to ensure the Slide Locking Lever is fully engaged. Do this for both the left and right side.

Unclip the stowage straps, and re-snap them to the bow.

Unfold the Tonneau Cover to the second panel position.

When folding the second and third panels, the sections MUST be held together to avoid damage to the cover material. Fold the panel gently. Do not allow the panels to drop under their own weight.

NOTE:

Unfold the panel gently, and do not allow the panels to drop under their own weight.

Completely unfold the Tonneau Cover.

The vehicle cannot be driven when the Ton- neau Cover is in the second panel position.

Pull down on the handle to ensure the Slide Locking Lever is fully engaged. Do this for both the left and right side.

Also check to ensure the bumper is forward of the bead on the underside of the truck flange. Make sure that the Tonneau Cover is positioned fully forward, so that the bumper clears the

Gently pull up on all four corners of the Tonneau Cover to ensure that it is properly latched.

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bead.

TRI-FOLD TONNEAU COVER CLEANING

For proper cleaning of the Tonneau Cover, use Mopar Whitewall & Vinyl Top Cleaner and Mopar Leather & Vinyl Conditioner/Protectant.

8. Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the rear pair of latches.

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