TRIFECTA 31900113-30 Ford Ranger Installation Guide

June 13, 2024
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TRIFECTA 31900113-30 Ford Ranger

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Product Information

The TRIFECTA ALX is a bed cover designed specifically for the Ford Ranger truck. It provides protection for the truck bed and cargo from weather elements and theft. The cover is made of high-quality materials and is easy to install. The kit includes all the necessary parts and tools for installation.

Parts Included in Your Kit

  • Cover assembly (A)
  • 4x Torx screws (B)
  • 2x Striker brackets (C)
  • 2x Latch brackets (D)
  • 4x Flat washers (E)
  • 4x Lock nuts (F)
  • 2x Cab rail brackets (G) – for 6′ beds only
  • 1x Bulkhead seal kit (H) – for 5′ & 6′ beds

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Tools Provided

  • Torx wrench – T-20
  • Torx wrench – T-27
  • Hex wrench – 2.5MM

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Tools Required

  • 7/16 wrench
  • Tape measure

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IMPORTANT
Please install the bulkhead seals (H) (for 5’ & 6’ beds) and the 2 cab rail brackets (G) (for 6’ beds only) before proceeding. Separate installation sheets are found in the hardware bags.

  1. Place the folded, assembled bed cover (A) over the cab end of the truck box
  2. Unfold the bed cover (A) fully and adjust position over the truck bed for proper front (cab) and rear (tailgate) alignment. When positioned front and back, the tailgate seal should contact the tailgate with the first two finsTRIFECTA-319001-3-30-Ford-Ranger-05
  3. Carefully refold the bed cover (A) without shifting its position on the truck bed.
  4. Cab clamps.

Hook the cab clamp under the installed cab rail brackets (G). Tighten the knob until the jaw makes contact, then turn an additional two turns. Repeat on the opposite side of the truck bed.
Hook the cab clamp under the truck bed rail metal flange. Tighten the knob until the jaw makes contact, then turn an additional two turns. Repeat on the opposite side of the truck bed.

  1. Install the tailgate latch bracket (D) by aligning the curved end of the bracket into the hole in the truck bed metal and the threaded stud of the bracket into the notch in the truck bed metal.

  2. On the back side of the bed metal, install a washer (E) and a lock nut (F) onto the threaded stud. Tighten the lock nut with a 7/16” wrench. Repeat steps 5 & 6 on the opposite side of the truck bed.

  3. Attach the striker bracket (C) to the latch bracket (D) using the Torx head screws (B). Leave them loose for later adjustments.

  4. With the tailgate open and the front (cab) clamps secure, completely close the bed cover.

  5.  Align the latch with the tailgate striker bracket (C). Push down on the cover while tightening the Torx screws (B) with the supplied T-27 wrench.

  6. Adjustments and tightening of the latch assembly is required.

The bed cover latch assemblies and rotary knob come from the factory only partial-ly tightened to allow for installation adjustments. Both latches and rotary knob will require adjustment and final tightening. Only use the hand tools provided, do not use power tools.
Lower the rear of the bed cover and adjust the position of each latch so that
they engage with the striker brackets, (Fig. 1). With the latches adjusted, from underneath the cover, use the provided T-20 Torx wrench to tighten the two screws, (Fig. 2) in both the driver and passenger side latches.
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The cable from the driver’s side latch comes routed through the barrel clamp of the actuator and hangs out. Slide the actuator so that 3/4” – 1” (19.1 – 25.4mm) of cable extends through the barrel clamp, (Fig. 3).
Rotate the actuator knob until you see the flat head screws. Tighten the two flat head screws using the provided T20 hex wrench, (Fig. 3).

The cable from the passenger side latch comes routed through the other barrel clamp of the actuator. Ex-cess cable length is routed through the middle of the actuator assembly (above the bottom plate below the plastic housing). Do not trim the excess cable, leave it for future adjustments, (Fig. 3).
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Next, tighten the barrel clamps, (Fig. 4) with the pro-vided 2.5mm hex key to secure the latch cables. Rotate the actuator knob, (Fig. 4) to verify that the latches disengage from the striker brackets.

Double-check that the cover is secure and tight to the truck bed by gently lifting the corners to ensure the mechanisms are engaged.

  • To make the final adjustment, loosen the striker bracket screws. Then move the bracket (C) down by firmly pushing the cover (A) or pulling the rear bow downward to the truck rail and tailgate. Make sure that both sides match, then retighten the screws.

  • The tethers come installed looped over the bed cover bow with a clamp at the other end. Install the clamp end by sliding the clamp onto the truck rail. Make sure the clamp is positioned as far up onto the rail as possible. Firmly hand tighten the knobs. Install the tethers on both sides of the cover.

Opening the cover
Open the cover by twisting the actuator knob and lifting the cover.

Securing the cover
To drive with the cover open, fold the cover forward to the cab and fasten BOTH straps in the middle section to the front rail. Check that the straps are tight, and pull the strap end if too loose.

IMPORTANT

Re-tighten the front/cab clamps and tethers after the first week of driving the vehicle. Also periodically check the clamps and tethers to ensure they are secure.
Closed/Extended Position – Bed cover must be completely secured by all four (4) clamps.

Open/Folded Position – Bed cover must be completely folded up (all panels) and secured at the cab with the provided buckles straps and with both tethers attached.

Do NOT drive with the bed cover in a partially open position.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts can be ordered online at extang.com/replacement-parts or you can contact our Customer Service Department for assistance. When ordering, xxx represents the 3 digit suffix, as referenced on the sales receipt or vehicle application list.

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Specify: Year, Make, Model, bed length, Driver or Passenger side.
Contact Customer Service if frame or bow sections are required.

Call Out|

Title

| Part Number|

Description

|

Qty

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A| Cab Seal| 32002112| Single length seal (6’), hollow seal, cut to fit| 1
B| Tailgate Seal| 32563200| Single length seal, (68”), 4-fin, cut to fit| 1
C| Side Rail Seal| 32560368| Single length (68”) Side Seal, one length will fit two panel sides, cut to fit,|
| | | (there are 6 sides per cover). Two seals for 6’ beds, three for longer beds.| 1
D| Corner Seal| 32440100| Measure for thickness- 0.375”, 0.5”, 0.75”| 1
E| Hinge Seal, Cab| 32920104| Seal only| 1
F| Hinge Seal, Tail| 32920102| Seal only| 1
G| Cab Hinge| 31442015| Seal not included, see item Hinge Seal, Cab (E)| 1
H| Tail Hinge| 31442005| Seal not included, see item Hinge Seal, Tail (F)| 1
I| Cab Clamp| 1034| Single clamp for the front/cab end| 1
J| Tie Down Strap| 54440400| Tie Down Strap (Short), with Male Buckle- fits 4 bow bed cover systems| 1
J| Tie Down Strap| 54720400| Tie Down Strap (Long), with Male Buckle-fits 3 bow bed cover systems| 1
K| Buckle Assembly| 31920120| Single Buckle assembly, w/Female Buckle, Front/cab end| 1
L| Tarp| 90638-20| Vinyl tarp only, ALX vinyl, call Customer Service to order| 1
M| Cab Bow| 90xxx-10| Disassembly and reassembly of the cover is required, call Customer Service to order| 1
N| Tail Bow| 90xxx-14| Disassembly and reassembly of the cover is required, call Customer Service to order| 1
O| Bow Assembly| 90638-67| Complete assembly including Latches, Actuator Assembly, cable/conduit, clips with a Rear Bow, call| 1
| | | Customer Service to order|
P| Latch Assembly| 28900100| Assembly for driver side| 1
Q| Actuator| 28900102| Latch actuator assembly| 1
R| Latch Assembly| 28900101| Assembly for passenger side| 1
S| Cable Conduit| 31920003| Latch cable cover conduit only. Trimming length may be necessary.| 1
T| Conduit Clips| 35920202| Latch cable conduit clips| 3
U| Bulkhead Seal Kit| 23001021| Seal kit including a bulkhead seal, 2 foam blocks and butyl rubber| 1
V| ALX Mounting Pack| 21900416| Complete kit for rear/tailgate striker bracket mounting| 1
W| Bracket Kit Front| 23440044| A kit including a right/passenger cab bracket and a left/ driver side bracket with 4 bolts, 6’ beds only| 1

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

The cover, including as applicable any hardware kit (e.g., rails, clamps, and bows) and fabric, carries a limited lifetime warranty. This limited warranty is subject to the following terms:

WARRANTY COVERAGE
This tonneau cover is warranted against defects in materials or workmanship. This warranty is void if the product has been damaged in an accident, or due to neglect, unforeseeable use, improper installation, improper servicing, or other cause not arising out of defects in material or workmanship.

WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE
The warranty is to the initial owner purchasing the tonneau cover and it is not transferrable to a subsequent end user. Proof of purchase may be required to enforce the warranty rights.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS
Failure to follow these warnings and care instructions will void the warranty:

  • Clean with mild automotive soap and water only.
  • Do not use conditioners that contain silicone or petroleum (e.g., Armor All®).
  • Tonneau cover must be secured at all points when vehicle is in motion. When not fully extended, cover must be completely folded up and secured at the cab with the provided buckle straps and tethers attached. Do NOT drive with the bed cover in a partially open position..
  • Check front/cab clamps and retention mechanisms for tightness after a week of driving following installation (or re-installation) of the cover and periodically thereafter.
  • Before opening, cover must be free of all foreign materials including snow and ice.
  • To avoid potential damage to the cover, panel clamps/latches must be in their stored positions prior to opening/folding he panel.
  • Do NOT tow your vehicle from the rear with the cover on your vehicle. If towing from the rear is required, the cover  MUST be removed from the vehicle and properly stored.

WARRANTY PERFORMANCE
If all warranty conditions are met, a defective tonneau cover, tarp, or hardware component will either be repaired or replaced (at our option). We reserve the right, for any warrantied return, to substitute a newer model of tonneau cover having similar form and function, to offer a warranty discount on an entire replacement system, and/or provide remedies other than those mentioned in this document.

WARRANTY PROCESS
A Return Authorization number must be obtained from our Customer Service Department prior to returning any product. We may require the original item to be returned postage prepaid for final determination. Shipping charges will apply for any repair or replacement. Other than postage or shipping charges, no charge will be made for repair or replacement under this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. As an owner, you may also have additional rights and remedies under the laws of your state.

SOMETHING DAMAGED? MISSING PARTS?
Experienced Customer Service staff are available to answer all your truck bed cover questions

References

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