Installation Guide
INSTALLATION GUIDE
CVR-8b
HD SE
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Normal install time
45 minutes
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Ram Trucks with RamBox Cargo
Management System
(Black Track)
IDENTIFY TRACK & MOUNT THE PANELS
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CAUTION! Be sure all hinges are
fully mated before lowering panels.
Attach the tail panel by holding it at a 90° angle
from the bed tracks and mate the driver's side
hinge first, followed by the passenger side's
c-shaped hinge.
90°
MATE
FIRST
MATE
SECOND
Identify the track type.
If track is silver, flip to
previous page for
appropriate install
instruction.
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2
Place the center panel across the
bed cheated toward the tailgate.
Each panel is tapered front to
back. Make sure the arrow on
the underside of the panel is
pointed toward the tailgate.
black
track
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Position the cover front to back so that
the front of the cab panel lines up with
the outside edge of the center of the
bulkhead. Center the cover side-to-side
on the truck.
POSITIONING CLAMPS
Position the cap clamps as far apart as possible under the center
panel. The clamp’s top jaw gripping the cover’s clamp strip and its
bottom jaw gripping the top section of the track as shown.
Uniformly tighten the clamps using a 9/16" socket to between
5-6 f-lbs.
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Retighten afer a week of use. Check them every time
you haul on top.
Removal of track mounted accessories can make
installation smoother.
TOOLS REQUIRED:
PARTS INCLUDED:
1/8" Hex Key
Gas Springs (4)
7/ 16"
Socket
Cap Clamps (4)
Ratchet Wrench,
(Torque Wrench
preferred)
9/16"
Socket
Cab Panel
Tail Panel
Center Panel
CLAMPS INSTALLED
TRACK
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES
(REVIEW ALL OTHER INCLUDED INSTALLATION GUIDES BEFORE BEGINNING)
If you're installing a rear window protection accessory,
mount it prior to mounting the cover.
Some models require bulkhead preparation first. Please refer to the instructions in
the bulkhead prep kit prior to mounting the cover.