TYGER T3 Tonneau Cover Installation Guide
- August 3, 2024
- TYGER
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TYGER T3 Tonneau Cover
Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: TYGER FOLDTM
- Parts Included: Bed Cover, Storage Bag, Magnetic LED Light, Clamp Pads, Front and Rear Seal Strips, Tool
- Compatible Models: Toyota, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier
- Front Seal Strip Dimensions: 67 x 1 x 0.4 inches
- Front Seal Strip Dimensions: 67 x 1.4 x 0.16 inches
- Rear Seal Strip Dimensions: 79 x 1.2 x 0.24 inches
Product Usage Instructions
Pre-Installation:
Clean the truck bed thoroughly before installation. Ensure all parts are
included in the package.
Securing Safety Clamps:
Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the clamp with the yellow strap.
Attach the clamp to the metal bed rail lip on both sides and tighten. Ensure
safety clamps are in direct contact with the metal part of the bed rail lips.
Securing Front Clamps:
Refer to supplemental instructions for utility track bracket installation
for Toyota and Nissan models. Follow steps to secure front clamps ensuring
solid contact with the metal bed rail lip for security.
Securing Rear Clamps and Cover:
After securing rear clamps, close/lock the tailgate. The cover cannot be
opened from the outside. Note that cover may not completely cover to the
outside edge of the bed rails due to truck bed shape differences.
Folding Up the Cover:
Open tailgate, fold up the cover once, secure rear latches into grooves on
both sides to avoid damage to the vinyl. Ensure safety buckles are properly
secured when cover is folded at the cab.
Adjusting Clamp Position:
If necessary, horizontal clamp position can be adjusted by releasing the
top Phillips Screw and relocating the clamp to one of the three available
positions for optimal fitment.
Safety Notes:
Check and secure all clamps before driving.
- Do not drive with cover folded open and safety straps un-buckled.
- Avoid overloading cargo or placing sharp objects in contact with the cover.
- Safety clamps provide additional security but do not replace front clamps.
- Maximum weight capacity of the cover is 30lbs; weight must be evenly distributed.
- If equipped with Over-the-Bedrail bed liner or bed side rail cap with a plastic lip lower than the factory metal bed lip, small holes may need to be cut on the plastic liners for clamp fastening.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if I have missing parts?
A: Contact us directly at
www.tygerauto.com/contact or call
1-866-340-3038 with your order
information ready for missing parts.
TYGER FOLD ™
Please make sure all parts are included in the package.
STEP 1
Clean truck bed thoroughly before installation. Place the assembled cover on
the truck bed against the bulkhead; make sure cover is even on all sides, then
un-buckle the safety straps.
STEP 2
Securing Front Clamps
Unfold the cover all the way to the tailgate; make sure it’s even on both
sides.
- Pull down rear clamps. Horizontal position has been set for optimal tment, it still can be adjusted if necessary, please refer to Adjusting Clamp Position section.
- Hook clamps under the metal bed rail lips. Clamp pad can be inserted at the contact point to protect paint.
- Push clamp handle down to vertical position to secure the rear latch;
IMPORTANT: Clamp must make solid contact with the metal bed rail lip for
the cover to be secure.
(See Fig 3-5 in Safety Notes)
STEP 3
Securing Safety Clamps
Turn the knob counterclockwise to loosen the clamp with the yellow strap,
attach clamp to the metal bed rail lip on both side, then tighten. Must make
sure safety clamps are in direct contact with the metal part of the bed rail
lips.
STEP 4
Securing Rear Clamps and Cover
Unfold the cover all the way to the tailgate; make sure it’s even on both
sides.
- Pull down rear clamps. Horizontal position has been set for optimal fitment, it still can be adjusted if necessary, please refer to Adjusting Clamp Position section.
- Hook clamps under the metal bed rail lips. Clamp pad can be inserted at the contact point to protect paint.
- Push clamp handle down to vertical position to secure the rear latch; make sure side Q-seal of the cover is compressed and clamps are snug.
IMPORTANT: Clamp must make solid contact with the metal bed rail lip for
the cover to be secure.
(See Fig 3-5 in Safety Notes)
After rear clamps have been latched securely, close/lock tailgate and cover
cannot be opened from the outside.
NOTE : Cover may not completely cover to the outside edge of the bed
rails due to slight difference in truck bed shape for different year models.
Folding Up the Cover
Open tailgate and release rear latches. Fold up the cover once, secure the
rear latches into the grooves on both sides as shown in Fig.1 to avoid the
rear latch handle hanging freely (Fig.2) and damaging the vinyl when the cover
is folded again.
When cover is folded all the way at the cab, ensure the safety buckles are properly secured on both sides.
Adjusting Clamp Position
The factory position has been set for optimal fitment, but if necessary,
horizontal clamp position can be adjusted by releasing the top Phillips Screw
and relocating the clamp to 1 of the 3 available positions.
Phillips Screw
SAFETY NOTES
- Check and secure all clamps before driving.
- Do not drive with cover folded open and safety straps un-buckled.
- Do not overload cargo or place sharp objects in contact with cover.
- Safety clamps provide additional security, but they do not replace front clamps. Front clamps must be securely attached.
- Maximum weight capacity of the cover is 30lbs, weight must be evenly distributed.
- If the truck is equipped with Over-the-Bedrail bed liner (Fig. 3) or bed side rail cap with plastic lip lower than factory metal bed lip (Fig. 4), small holes of about 2” x 4” will need to be cut on the plastic liners so the clamps can be fastened securely to the metal part of the truck bed lips (Fig. 5).
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARRANTY
TYGER provides hassle free warranty against any manufacturing defects.
To claim a warranty, please visit our website www.tygerauto.com/contact