Diamondback 270 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
75 minutes
Normal install time
PARTS INCLUDED:
PARTS INCLUDED:
Cab & T Panels Assembly
Tail Panel
PRE-INSTALLATION NOTES:
You should mount the included bulkhead prep kit prior to installing
the cover. Refer to the Bulkhead Prep Kit Installation Guide for details.
MOUNT THE COVER
Place the cab & T panels
1
assembly on the front half
of the bed so its leading
edge lines up with the
outside edge of the
bulkhead.
Loosely affix the T panel to the
2
truck by finger-tightening two
cap clamps under both side
ends of the T panel.
Attach the tail panel by angling it 90° from the bed rails, sliding its
3
driver-side, loop-shaped hinge knuckle fully onto the correspond-
ing center-panel hinge pin, then dropping its passenger-side,
C-shaped hinge knuckle fully onto its corresponding pin.
FIRST
Lower the tail panel into the
4
closed position.
Keep an eye out for these icons:
Bed-Rail
Edge Trim (2)
1/8" Hex
Key
90°
Nissans Without Utili-Tracks
IMPORTANT!
Important installation information
Cap Clamps (6) Gas Springs (6)
If you are also installing a Cross Bin, do so now. Refer to page 2 of
v Cross Bin Installation Guide for details.
Center the cover side to side.
5
Confirm the leading edge of the cover still lines up with the outside
6
edge of the bulkhead.
Place the two remaining cap clamps under
7
the nose of the T panel, their bottom
jaws gripping the underside of the
SECOND
Tighten all six cap clamps with a 9/16" socket.
8
Road vibration can loosen your clamps. Retighten them after
100 miles. Check them every time you haul on top.
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Helpful Hints
Tips to assist installation
TOOLS REQUIRED:
TOOLS REQUIRED:
9/16"
Ratchet Wrench Socket
7/16"
Utility Knife Socket
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