A tonneau cover is a great upgrade to any truck
whether it'd be the only accessory you add or one of many it can not only
change the look of your truck but add some security and peace of mind for your
cargo as well in this video we're going to show you how to install the backflip
mx4 tonneau cover we like this tonneau cover because of its folding design it
gives you the ability to haul big cargo when you need it by folding back the
cover throw it into aluminum construction and its sleek look and it's
the perfect choice for our f-150 and yours too now let's get to work
since our truck does not have a drop in bedliner we start our tonneau cover
installation by adding the included weather stripping on the forward rail of
the truck bed before installing you'll need to make sure that the service is
absolutely clean by wiping it down with alcohol first
next install the side rails for the tonneau cover with the silver brackets
all the way forward towards the cab of the truck
we'll use a six included clamps to secure each of the side rails three two
aside make sure each clamps is inserted all the way into the rail and that the
clamp teeth are aligned with the rail slots start at the front of the truck
and place the first clamp six to nine inches back in space evenly with the
rear clamp about six inches from the tailgate you may need to detach the prop
rod and let it hang loose to install the middle bracket
apply downward pressure to the rail as you tighten each clamp to ensure a tight
seal with the clamps hand tightened you can go back and do a final tightening on
each clamp
repeat the steps on the opposite side
and now you're ready for the cover start this part of the installation process by
simply setting down the folded cover on the rails towards the front of the cab
keep in mind that the small panel of the cover faces towards the cab of the truck
unpack the included buckle ends and hardware
now it's time to secure the cover by using the included flat bolts and
hardware then use a Phillips screwdriver to install the buckle ends into the
pre-drilled holes on the front of the header
next install the three cab bumpers along the top edges of the cover where it
meets the truck cab
each of these come with the necessary washers in a five star finger knob to
make tightening easy
simply insert the flat bolts along with the black washers through the two
pre-drilled holes in the front of the panel the bolt should reach down through
the silver brackets which are attached to the side rails now loosely assemble
these washers in the knob onto the bolt underneath the cover rubber washer first
then flat washer then lock washer and five-star finger knob be sure not to over
tighten these
you can now unfold the cover towards the rear of the truck making sure the cover
fits squarely between the rails the covers aluminum frame should fit just
inside the tailgate and the flap seal should rest just on top of the tailgate
once it's in proper position you can fully tighten the flat bolts on the
front of the truck using the finger knobs
a taxi included front drain host from the end of the bakflip rail to the
factory drilled bed plug if you have a plastic bed liner you can drill a 7/8
hole through the plastic liner finally secure the prop rods into place using
the adjustable brackets on the underside of the cover
and there you have it took about 30 minutes and some basic hand tools you
have a tonneau cover not only looks great but it works great, too thanks
for watching