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1. INSTALLING COVER SIDE RAILS CONT'D.
3rd clamp
Shape of rail may vary
This edge of rail flush
with top on side of
box at front
Inside wall of box
NOTE: Most short box kits contain 6 clamps. Install 3 per side rail. For
kits containing 8 clamps, install 4th clamp between 2nd and 3rd clamp on
each side rail. See top photo
2: APPLY ELEMENT SEAL
CLEAN
TOP OF
BOX
HEADER
ELEMENT
SEAL
ALIGN SEAL
AGAINST
FRONT OF
RAIL AND
INSIDE EDGE
OF BOX
STARTING
HERE
NOTE: For additional protection–locate and seal miscellaneous factory
holes, crevices, stake pockets, etc. that may be on box (sealant not included).
2nd clamp
See note for 4th clamp
This surface of rail should
be level after clamps are
tightened and even with
top of tailgate or tailgate
protector
Height of tailgate
with protector
Adjust clamps up
or down until they
hold rails level when
tightened
INSIDE FRONT
OF BOX
SIDE RAIL
C. Install 2nd clamp on rail at midway
point of box. Check if rail is level. If
rail tilts up, loosen clamp, lower it and
tighten. If rail tilts down, loosen clamp,
raise it and tighten. Install 3rd clamp as
close to tailgate as possible.
D. When done, make sure each clamp
is in its best up or down position to
hold rail level after tightening and that
all clamps are fully tight. Repeat entire
procedure for opposite side rail.
A. At front of box header, clean top
surface with alcohol pad (if needed
wash first).
B. Peel paper back, align and adhere
Element Seal™ at one corner across
box to opposite corner and cut to
length.
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