SUT Tonneau Cover Install Instructions and Photos

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I decided to put the Tonneau Cover (PN 12499433) on my SUT even though many had said "Take it to the dealer".
I ran into one issue and diverted from the Instructions. I thought it would be a better job than the way they said to to do. This involves installing some weatherproofing behind the Sail panels (See Do First 1). They have you pull back the Sails at the bottom, and try to work blindly with just your fingertips. So I just removed the Sails and put the weatherproofing on while the parts were in my lap. Below are the instructions followed by some install photos. It took me 4-5 hours to put it on, but could do another one much quicker, after learning what I was doing. I have been pleased with the outcome.
I purchased the Tonneau Cover from an Online dealer for right at $1,000 delivered to my doorstep. Shipping costs a bit, as it is about the size of a twin size mattress while it is in the box. The Retainer Clips (PN 11588882), that are needed if you pull the Sail Panel completely off I also got online for about $50 delivered.

Here are the instructions:

Do First 1 Do First 2 Install 1 Install 2 Install 3 Install 4 Install 5 Install 6

The Photos right after the break.

[H2ummer]

Ok, Here are the Photos starting with a shot of the bed without it.




Remove the Torx Screw.



Remove the Torx Screw.



At this point the instructions have you pull the Sail back and install the weatherproofing. See Do First 1. If you do as I did, you will need to remove the top Torx and Marker Light.



Remove Light.



Remove light mount.



Move the Light and mount out of the way so you can take the Sail Panel off.



Pull Sail Panel Back. If you move it back very far it will break the retainer clips. I went ahead and removed it so I broke all 7 retainer clips and replaced them with new ones that I had ordered.

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Here is one of the broken retainer clips.



Sail Panel removed and retainer clip holes exposed.



Backside of the Sail Panel with new 3M Tape and new Retainer Clips installed. Also the weatherproofing has been installed. Very easy to install the weatherproofing with it off.



Sail Panel in position to POP in using the new clips.



The Driver side with the Sail Panel removed and the broke retainer clips exposed.



Rail - Panel Brackets being laid out.



Panel Brackets Mounted to Rail.



Hatch Pin mounted to Rail



Install Rail pieces to both sides and set Cover in place. Then tighten the 6 bolts and nuts holding it down.



Install the Hydraulic Shocks


More to come after the break.

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Here is the Tailgate Latch Stop.



Hatch Pin Installed.



Cover Catch/Release



Vertical Seal (Installed earlier)



Other Vertical Seal


More To Come After the Break.

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All Done shown with Cover up.



Another completed shot.



Last One.

[Intercooled]

Great tutorial! I already had mine when I bought my H2 but I will book mark this for future trouble shooting. Nice job! Now go get a GOBI bed rack!