Chevrolet 2009 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Owner's Manual page 14

Removing the Tonneau Cover
1. Open the cover by following the procedure described
previously, under "Opening the Tonneau Cover".
2. Disengage the locking tabs, located on the front
handles, by pulling them rearward.
3. Turn the handles inward to release.
4. Pull the clamp down and turn the assembly to
disengage it from the lip of the truck box.
5. Turn the cover to expose the handles.
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6. Align the clamp assembly bolt (A), with the retention
feature (B).
7. Turn the handle assembly sideways by tilting the
assembly bolt (A) into the slot of the retention
feature (B).
8. The handle should lie flat on the panel with the
handles facing inward. Press firmly to secure.
9. Remove the tonneau cover from the vehicle.