Dodge 1500 User Manual page 97

Storage Position
• The storage position for the bed extender is at the front of the truck bed.
• To install the bed extender into the storage position, perform the following:
• Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the
center handle vertically to release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position the extender fully forward in the bed against
the front panel.
• Rotate the side gates closed allowing the outboard ends to be positioned in front
of the cargo tie-down loops.
• Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed
position.
• Lock the center handle using the vehicle key to secure the panel into place and
assist against theft.
Divider Position
• There are 11 divider slots along the bed inner panels which allow for various
positions to assist in managing your cargo.
• To install the bed extender into a divider position perform the following:
• Make sure the center handle is unlocked using the vehicle key and rotate the
center handle vertically to release the extender side gates.
• With the side gates open, position the extender so the outboard ends align with
the intended slots in the sides of the bed.
• Rotate the side gates closed so that the outboard ends are secured into the
intended slots of the bed.
• Rotate the center handle horizontally to secure the side gates in the closed
position.
• Lock the center handle to secure the panel into place and assist against theft.
Extender Position
• The bed extender will add an additional 15 in (38 cm) in the back of the truck
when additional cargo room is needed.
• To install the bed extender into the extender position, perform the following:
• Lower the tailgate.
• Make sure the center handle is unlocked and rotate the center handle vertically
in order to release the extender side gates.
• Fit the end of the side gate ends onto the pin and handle.
• Rotate the handles to the horizontal position to secure into place.
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