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2 x Lid Front Hinge 1017B 2 x Support Plate 1018 8 x M8 Bolt (25mm) 8 x M8 Washer 4 x M6 Large washers 4 x M6 Spring washers 4 x M6 x 40mm Bolts 6 x M6 20mm Bolts 6 x M6 Washers 23 x Screws (22mm) 2 x Lid mount gas strut bracket...
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Fitting Instructions Part Number B15 Mazda BT-50 Dual Cab 2011+ To suit Sports Bars Check contents of kit before commencing fitment and report any discrepancies Parts List Pre-Fitted Hard Tonneau Cover Infill Panel Gas Struts (250N) Front Hinge ...
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Installation Steps Flow Chart START SPORTS BAR REMOVAL TUB PREP FOR LID INSTALL LID INSTALL AND ADJUSTMENT FINISH Page 3 of 14...
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Note: Two people are required to complete the installation. Pull the Stop Lamp wiring Loom from the hole in the front left hand corner of the vehicle tub, where the front left hand side foot is located and disconnect the Connector. Remove the Sports Bar and retain all the hardware. Thoroughly clean installation areas.
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Hinge mounts: Align the hinge mounts along front of tray, ensuring the hinges are properly positioned from centre of tub TBD mm to centre of hinge mount either side along the inside of the front of tub. Attach the hinges using self-drilling screws (supplied) through holes pre-drilled into the hinges.
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Using a 2 mm diameter drill bit set to 5 mm drill stop. Drill two pilot holes. Attach small gas strut bracket using self drilling screws provided. Repeat process on other side of tray. Refer to Fig. 2 and Fig.3 Fig.3 - Gas strut bracket fitment Attach small shaft end of gas strut onto gas strut brackets, by clicking them in place.
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NOTE: SEALING LIP MUST FACE TAILGATE START EXTRUSION AT EDGE OF SIDERAIL Clean header rail (where extrusion will sit) with alcohol wipes provided and wipe away residue with a dry clean cloth. Place the extrusion tape seal along the top of the header rail with the sealing lip facing towards the tailgate. Start the extrusion at the edge of the side rail.
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Remove all four caps from the Sports Bar. Remove protective lining from foam gaskets provided and adhere them to underside of rubber feet cups of the Sports Bar. Apply a bead of non acetic silicon (not supplied) around the inside surface of the foot cap.
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Reinstall Sports Bar to vehicle. Tighten all previously removed Sports Bar screws to torque 15Nm. Tighten screws between corner pieces and sports bar. Repeat for the other side of the vehicle. Connect the Stop Lamp wiring and push back into the hole in the tub. Page 9 of 14...
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Remove painted lid from the box. Turn the lid upside-down and put the lid in on a Stand. Remove hinges from the lid. Fitting the Hinges: Place hinges in front bar slots and secure hinges with hinge pin. With the aid of an assistant place lid on the car with Tailgate Down.
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With the Hard Tonneau Cover opened, attach the cylinder end of each gas strut onto the mounting brackets attached to the Hard Tonneau Cover by clicking into place Refer to Fig. 9 Fig. 9 - Attach gas strut Important: If you have purchased a Central Locking Ute Lid please ignore the next page concerning Lock Bracket Installation and Lock Bracket adjustment.
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Important: This page for Manual Locking lids ONLY Please skip this page if you have purchased a Central Locking Lid Lock Brackets: To fit lock brackets, open tailgate and close Hard Tonneau Cover. Make a mark where the lock cam (arm) lines up with the sides of the tub.
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REMOVAL OF TONNEAU COVER FIGURE 1 1. Open tonneau cover. Disconnect harness at front Header bar. Detach gas strut (1) by inserting a small screwdriver and adjusting the spring clip (2) on the gas strut(1). Refer to figure 2. NOTE: Do not remove the spring clip, only a small amount of levering is required to detach.
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REPLACEMENT OF TONNEAU COVER FIGURE 4 NOTE: 2 people are required to lift and fit the tonneau cover onto the vehicle. 1. Fit tonneau cover (2) and secure hinges with hinge pins (1). Refer to figure 5. FIGURE 5 2. Attach gas struts (2) by clipping into place. Ensure narrow end (1) mounts to the vehicle.
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