How to Install Truxedo TruXport Soft Roll-up Tonneau Cover (09-17 RAM 1500 w/o Ram Box) on your Dodge RAM

Tools Required

1/2” Socket

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Shop Parts in this Guide

1. Install weather seal on cab end corner plugs:

2. Set cover assembly on front bulkhead:

3. Place side rails on pickup bed rails. Assemble clamps. Place rear clamps loosely over side rails & pickup bed rails. Insert side rail corner plugs into header:

NOTE: Additional weather seal may be required for pickups with bed caps, tailgate protectors, or liners. Add weather seal if needed to seal appropriately.

4. Place remaining clamps loosely over side rails & pickup bed rails:

place three clamps on each side rail to keep rails in place

5. Align cover with pickup bed:

6. Tighten front clamps:

install front clamps as close to bulkhead as possible. tighten.

7. Center side rails on pickup bed:

8. Tighten clamps at tailgate:

fold back header and cover, while holding side rail in place (see step 8). tighten clamp.

repeat on opposite side rail.

check and adjust as needed.

9. Tighten center clamps:

open cover past center bow. slide clamps to tailgate side of bow, then tighten clamps.

10. Install weather seal on tailgate corner plugs:

11. Close cover:

• To prevent accidental release of tailgate header, ensure header is securely latched to side rails on both sides of pickup bed before driving vehicle.

• To prevent wind lift, secure loop and hook fasteners along entire length of both side rails before driving vehicle.

12. Cover tension: There is no need to adjust cover length tension. The Latch Assembly is set to the correct tension. Any modification done to this will VOID warranty.

Keeping cover taut: Periodically or as needed, pull cover tight across width of pickup bed, secure loop and hook on side rails.

For ease of operation, periodically clean with high pressure water to remove dirt and dust.

Cover may appear loose or relaxed in cooler or cold conditions.
Cover may appear tight in warmer or hot conditions.