Ford VJL3Z-84501A42 Addendum page 6

STEP 5: Install the front and rear rail clamps
The Adjustable-back clamp is designed and tested for the extra loads required for the retractable cover with the rail system.
The Adjustable-back clamps must be positioned correctly under the truck bed rail to properly carry extra loads.
NOTE:
The adjustable top jaw
of the clamp must be
tucked firmly to the top
and inside corner of
the sheet metal of
truck bed rail.
5C- Tightening the rail clamp stand-off bolt.
From Steps 6, 7 & 8 the rails are now adjusted to be even.
Loosen the jam nut,
then tighten the stand-off bolt until it firmly contacts the truck bed wall.
Do Not over torque the bolt.
Re-tighten the jam nut.
Tighten the
jam nuts to:
6.7 ft-lbf
9,1 N-m
NOTE: Due to variations in vehicle designs, the clamps may fit differently on your truck than on
our test vehicles. Advantage is not responsible for cover-to-vehicle installations, nor is Advantage
liable for an damages resulting from attachment, installation, or use.
Replace the clamp between the adjustment screws
and recheck to make sure the jaw seats firmly into
the corner of the truck bed rail.
5B- Position the clamps between the leveling screws
both front and back.
Using a 9/16" wrench, tighten the clamps.
It is important to push down on the rail while tightening,
AND to tilt the rail up approximately 2 degrees simultaneously.
By both pushing the rail down and tilting the rail
the rail will be positioned to best minimize water intrusion.
Tighten the
clamp bolts
to: 6.7 ft-lbf
9,1 N-m
5A- Check that each clamp fits firmly to the inside corner,
if the jaw does not contact firmly into the corner of the
bed flange, remove the clamp and loosen the screws
to adjust the jaw.
Re-tighten screws and
fully engage the lock washers.
Always make sure the two
sets of teeth are fully engaged.
Jam nut
NOTE: if the clamps need to be removed
after the stand-off bolts are set,
the jam nut and bolt will have to be loosened.
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