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LTA MFG. T Mountain Top EVO-M Retractable Bed Cover Installation WORDS: DREW RILEY // PHOTOS: DEREK BOOHER
he new Mountain Top EVO-M retractable bed cover brings European design and engineering to North American trucks. With industry-leading performance combined with modern fit and finish, the Mountain Top EVO-M retractable cover can transform how your truck performs for you. The EVO-M retractable bed cover is easy to install. While one person can do this by themselves, it will go quicker with a bit of help from a second set of hands. The instruction manual is best described as an “IKEA” style, with picture-by-picture diagrams of each step of the
process. Do not let this intimidate you! It goes very quickly, and most installations can be done in under 2 hours. Tools: A complete list of tools recommended for installation are included in the Mountain Top Installation Manual but include the following: • Tape Measure • Razor Blade • Scissors • Drill & 3/32” drill bit • Socket Wrench & 5mm and 10mm sockets • T20 and T30 Hex Head Wrenches • 32mm Hole Saw
Installation Instructions Follow the unpacking steps as shown in the Mountain Top installation manual. You will want to make sure you match up all the parts to the chart in the instructions and remove the protective plastic film from the canister. 01. Once unpacked, the first thing to do will be to apply the foam weatherstripping to both side rails of the cover. Next, slide the black plastic latching strip out from the end of the side rail about 4 inches. Flip the rails over and slide the mounting cleats onto the channel on the underside of the side rail. 02. The next steps are to attach the side rails to the canister. Pop open the canister for easy viewing. Slide the four mounting cleats down to slide into the slots in the ends of the canister and use the included screws, tighten using a T30 hex head. Once tight, slide the black plastic latching strip sticking out of the end of the side rails back in slowly, so it enters the canister until you hear a loud click.
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03. When it clicks, it is now fully engaged. Close the lid of the canister and add weatherstripping to the rear profile of the canister. Attach the rubber drain tubes and tighten them with a simple plastic zip tie.
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