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Another way to ensure proper fit is to check the side to side play of the handle assembly at the canister and at the
tailgate end of the rails. There should be, at the minimum, enough play to allow the cover to move freely with no drag
and at a maximum 1/8 inch per side. More than 1/8 inch per side may result in the cover opening unintentionally and in
severe cases it may fall between the rail tracks and damage the cover.
There are “Stick on Shims” on the shim
brackets that can be removed if the unit is too tight and “Stick on Shims” in the hardware pack that can be
added if too loose. Refer to Figure 6C for “Stick on Shims” if adjustment is needed.
Firmly shut the tailgate with the cover in the closed position and check to make sure the “Tailgate Ajar” warning is not
active. If the warning is active and more than reasonable force is necessary to fully shut the tailgate, more clearance
may be necessary at the Rail End Caps.
FIG. 7C
Part number is on
the serial number
label in the upper
left corner of the
canister
(looking
from tailgate).
Rail
Metal
Handle
Stop
FIG. 7E
STEP 8: INSTALLING KICKSTANDS
Install the kickstands at the tailgate ends of the rails.
Loosely fasten the kickstand assembly to the clamp
grip, on the side of the grip where the pivot foot will land
on the flattest section of bed wall. Rotate the assembly
so that it will push as squarely as possible on the bed
wall, then tighten the wing nut. If the assembly is not
positioned squarely against the bed wall, the assembly
will rotate out of position, or the foot or knob can
dislodge when the rail is flexed or loaded
(FIG. 8C).
Run the adjusting bolt inward toward the bed wall,
putting some pressure on the foot, then continue
running the bolt inward using the knob until the rail is
visually level. The adjusting bolt can be removed and
the base flipped 180 degrees to adjust for varying
clearance with the bed wall
(FIG. 8B).
Verify the BR
dimension after the rails are leveled.
FIG. 8C
FIG. 8B
FIG. 8A
Turn-To-Adjust
Knob
Pivot Foot
Adjusting
Bolt
Flat
Washer
Lock
Washer
Wing Nut
Short Clamp
Grip
FIG. 7D
PART
BETWEEN
NUMBER
RAILS (BR)
KR and KM 2124
58-3/16
KR and KM 2125
58-3/16