Diamondback 270 Installation Manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
75 minutes
Normal Install Time

PARTS INCLUDED:

Cab & T Panels Assembly
Tailgate Panel

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Drill 3/8" Nut Driver
PREPARE THE CARGO BED & POSITION THE COVER
Place the cab & T panels assembly on the front half of the bed so
1
its leading edge lines up with the leading edge of the bulkhead.
Slide the tailgate panel onto the T panel by mating their hinges.
2
Close the tailgate panel slowly while while holding the lock handle
in the open position.
To avoid hinge damage, do not close the
panel until the hinges are fully mated: Tilt
the panel past 90° and push to the left until
the hinge locking tabs interlock and the
hinge barrels are aligned with the leaves.
Place two cap clamps as far apart
4
as possible at each of the three
ends of the T panel. Tighten with
a 9/16" socket to 25 ft.-lbs.
Install the included bulkhead
5
weatherstrip now. Refer to the
Bulkhead Prep Kit Installation
Guide for details.
Keep an eye out for these icons:
Gas Springs (6)
Ratchet Wrench 9/16" Socket
Mating hinges is
easiest when you
line up the longer,
left hinge pin first.
IMPORTANT!
Important installation information
Self-Drilling
Grommets (2)
Screws (6)
Cap Clamps (6)
7/16" Socket 1/8" Hex Key
3 Center the DiamondBack
side to side.
2005-UP TOYOTA TACOMAS
with the 60.3" Bed
Helpful Hints
Tips to assist installation

PRE-INSTALLATION

NOTES:
If you are installing a Cross
Bin, you should start that
before you install the
DiamondBack 270. Refer to
page 2 of the Cross Bin
Installation Guide for details.
1/8" or
1" Bit Marker
3/16" Bit
The bottom halves of the
cap clamps should fit into
the deck rail system.
Retorque your cap
clamps after 100 miles.
CONTINUED ON OTHER SIDE