If you are not familiar with the use of hand tools or not accustomed to working on motor vehicles, have a dealer or accessory shop install the X2000 Platinum Series EZ-Lift Lid. Carefully read all the instructions prior to attempting to fit the Lid. Before fitting the Lid, park the vehicle on level ground in a well lit area and apply the emergency brake.
After installation, check that the Lid works correctly and securely locks shut. Periodically check all fasteners for tightness. Retighten only loose fasteners. When using power or hand tools, always wear the correct protective equipment recommended by the tool manufacturers.
1. Rotate the Lid Mounting Tabs. Loosen the Phillips screw that holds the Mounting Tab to the Hinge Assembly and rotate it 90 degrees away from the Saddle. Use a thread locking compound on the threads before fully tightening the screws.
2. Shock Ball Screw installation. Place the Shock Ball Screw in the hole so the ball faces towards the Saddle and fully tighten the Nylon Lock Nut. The Ball Screw must be installed this way to prevent the nut from scratching the side of the bed or the Aluminum Saddle when the lid is installed or removed
3. Fit the Lid on the Bed. Have a person get into the truck bed with a flashlight and a tape measure. Place the Lid on the truck and adjust it so that it fits evenly on both sides. Adjust the Lid so the rear side is about 1/2” or slightly less from the tailgate.
Note: If the Lid fits on the bed good but seems too close or looks uneven next to the cab, you may have to adjust the location of truck bed on the chassis. The normal truck manufacturing tolerances may allow your bed to be slightly misaligned. Loosen the bed and adjust as needed. Once you are happy with the fit, have the person inside measure the distance from the center of BOTH front Lid Mounting Studs to the inside of the front wall. Remove the Lid after the measurements are taken.
4. Install the Hinge Assembly on the Aluminum Saddle. Place the unit on the bed rail and adjust it’s from front to rear so the center of the Lid Mounting Slot matches the “Inside Wall to Stud Distance” that was measured in Step 3.
Mark the location of the Saddle on the truck bed with masking tape or a grease pencil. DO THIS FOR BOTH SIDES. Remove the Hinge Assemblies from the Aluminum Saddles after the Saddle locations have been marked on the truck bed.
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