Alternate Install Video 7 – Installing the Panel Assembly

Video Transcript

We left the panel assembly in the box but folded down the sides for easier access. Using the hardware from the next pouch of your installation kit will now attach the gas spring brackets. When installing your gas spring brackets make sure that the ball stud points outward. If your panel assembly has two sets of mounting holes refer to your installation manual for which set to use. For wrench access tighten the lower screw and nut first then insert the upper screw and nut. The final step in preparing the panel assembly is to insert the rubber bumpers into every other panel. Twist the bumper to ensure that the tip mushrooms out completely on the underside. With the rubber bumpers installed we’ve removed the protective packaging from the panel assembly and wrapped the pull strap around it to make it easier to carry. To orient the panel’s for assembly into the rails the panel with the lock will face the cab and the long bearing mounts will be up. Use the pull strap as a handle to carry the panel’s to the front of the truck bed. With the panels at an angle insert the long bearing mounts into the driver side rail first, then swing the long bearing mounts on the passenger side into the rail. With the panels at an angle insert the pin on the driver’s side into the bracket in the front corner of the frame. Now we’ll swing the passenger side of the panels forward so the pin snaps into the quick-release clip in the front corner.