Bestwyll CR2016 Pickup Retractable Tonneau Cover Installation Guide
- September 5, 2024
- Bestwyll
Table of Contents
Bestwyll CR2016 Pickup Retractable Tonneau Cover
Specifications
- Material: Aluminum, Steel
- Color: Black
- Weight: Varies depending on the vehicle model
- Dimensions: Varies depending on truck bed size
Product Introduction
Bill of Material-General
The general bill of materials includes various components such as M1, M2, M3,
M4, Gauge M5 or M6, etc.
Product Components
The product components include a carton box, honeycomb board, foam block,
sidebars, top cover, etc.
Installation
Preparation
- Wipe the mounting surface clean.
- If there is a hole in the truck bed, follow the drilling instructions provided.
Assembly
- Pull out aluminum bars from the canister.
- Place sidebars on the carton box to avoid scratches.
Installation
Installation requires 2 people to lift the product onto the truck bed for
safety. Avoid scratching the vehicle and product surface during installation.
FAQ
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Q: Do I need any special tools for installation?
A: The installation requires basic tools like wrenches, drills (if necessary), and the tools provided in the package. No special tools are needed. -
Q: Can I install the tonneau cover alone?
A: It is recommended to have two people for installation to ensure safety and avoid any damage to the product or vehicle surfaces.
Product Introduction
Bill of Material-General
Product Components
Installation
Preparation
Wipe the mounting surface clean.
- If there is a hole in the truck bed, no drilling is required;
- Remove the truck bed drainage plate on both sides. Drill aφ28 hole with the above tool(make the hole surface smooth without hurting hands and then install the rubber washer). Install the plate back;
- The non-drainage movable plate should be drilled in the truck bed.
Paste the foam on the front bar to achieve the same height level as the truck sidebar, and cut off the excess parts to make sure aligning on both sides.
Assembly
- Tips: Put the canister on the foam block for assembly to avoid scratches.
- Pull out 4 aluminum bars from the canister.
Tips: Place the sidebars on the carton box to avoid scratches. Place the sidebars beside the canister as in the picture.
Tips: Avoid excessive operation leading to product damage. Lift the sidebar 10° and then out 10°; Slide the roller into the sidebar chute.
Tips: Avoid excessive operation leading to product damage. Align the sidebar groove with the raised T-block and push the sidebar until it can not move forward.
Tips:
This operation needs to reverse the canister. If the bolts can not be fixed,
please adjust the sidebar and the canister hole alignment. Tighten the bolt
with a wrench.
Tips: Match the top cover exactly to the canister. Align the top cover with the holes on the bar.
Tips: Pre-tighten the bolts on the left side. Then on the right side. And fix all the bolts finally. Place the bolt + washer on the holes of the top cover; Tighten the bolts with a wrench; Cover them with screw caps.
Tips: The narrower portion of fitting D should be oriented downward
Tips:
This operation needs to reverse the canister; And install the drain tubes
consistently. Fix the bolt on part E with a wrench.
Tips: Install the drain tubes consistently. Fix the bolt on part F with a wrench.
Tips: Two pieces in one set; Do not tighten, to spare a gap for installation on the vehicle. Assemble parts I, G, and H, and pre-tighten the bolts with a wrench.
Tips:
Installation requires 2 people to lift the product onto the truck bed for the
safety of personnel and product. Please pay attention to avoid any scratches
on the vehicle and product surface. Lift the product onto the truck bed.
- If the end cap is not covered on the tailgate for 1-2cm, you need to move the cover backward slightly.
- Push the roller to the end; Keep the same distance on both sides.
Tear off the tape under the top cover rubber and paste it on the front edge of the truck bed, then press down by hand to make it stick firmly.
Slide the T slot into the bottom chute of the sidebar. Half/half on each side (different car models with different T-slot quantities).
Install 2 bracket kits on each side aligning with the truck bed. Tighten the bracket bolt with a wrench. When installing 2 sets of brackets, they should be installed as close as possible to the front and back ends of the carriage.
Slightly lift the sidebar, and then insert the bolt into the bracket.
Tips: Do not tighten completely, just pre-tighten a little bit so the sidebar can still be adjusted. Assemble nut K with a bolt, and just pre- tighten with a wrench.
Thread the canister drain tube out of the truck bed.
If there is an original hole on vehicle around the tailgate, then thread the drain tube out of the car. If not, drill aφ20 hole with the above tool(make the hole surface smooth without hurting hands and then install the rubber washer F).
Wiring
Wear the insulating gloves and open the hood. Loosen the bolts at the positive and negative pole of the original vehicle battery, and install the harness P in the corresponding position of the battery; Tighten the bolts. Route the rest of the harness from the bottom of the car to the trunk bed(fix the harness with S1 cable ties) and pull it out through the hole of the drain tube. Connect harness S(in gray color) with roller gray interface. Harness routes need to avoid exhaust pipes, moving parts, vulnerable parts, etc., thus protecting the vehicle as well as avoiding harness damage.
Tips:
Please distinguish the above 3 different connector interfaces. Take the gray
interface and connect the power cable M (gray) to the plug M1A.
Connect O to the appropriate plug on the white interface as shown in the picture.
Connect cable P(white) to cable O(white) and pull it out of the car through the hole in the pic to the driver’s seat (fix the harness with N cable ties). Harness routes need to avoid exhaust pipes, moving parts, vulnerable parts, etc., thus protecting the vehicle as well as avoiding harness damage.
Tips: Drill aΦ20 hole for installation.
- This button is for non-waterproof indoor applications. Any contact with water may cause a short circuit;
- The installation position can follow the above picture. Please avoid unconscious contact with the button by the knees to cause mis-operation.
The front button can be installed on the available position of the multi- function button board in the driver’s seat, and the cable harness can be hidden in the decoration plate.
Open the trim panel of the A-pillar on the driver’s seat, and find the harness clips as in pic 1; Find the location in pic 2, cut off the original vehicle wiring harness with twine scissors, and connect the original signal wire with connector Q(yellow wire).
See pic 3. Wear insulated gloves to trim the bare metal part of the original car harness and Q; Wrap the harness of Q around the original car harness, and finally wrap the exposed metal part tightly with electrical tape. Refer to step 23, route the rest of the harness from the bottom of the car to the trunk bed(fix the harness with N cable ties), and pull it out through the drain tube hole. Harness routes need to avoid exhaust pipes, moving parts, vulnerable parts, etc., thus protecting the vehicle as well as avoiding harness damage.
Find this black interface and connect the plug Q.
Inspection (M5 or M6)
Option 1: Gauge M5
Test the operation with the remote key.
Close the cover with the remote key.
Place gauge M5 into the sidebars, and move back and forth several times to test whether the roller is well installed. Then push against the sidebar end cap to the middle on both sides and adjust it with slight force.
Tips:
Remove gauge M5 after tightening the bolt. Tighten the nuts with a wrench.
Tips:
This is another way of adjustment. Close the roller, and place the gauge M6
between the tailgate bar and sidebar ends, gap between 7 -9 mm is the best
state.
- Tips: Fix the nuts on both sides first, then take away the gauge M6.
- Tighten the nuts of the rear brackets with wrench V.
- Then open the cover and tighten the front bracket nuts.
Tighten all remaining bracket nuts and install all bracket covers.
Operation
Make sure all the bolts are tightened; Close the roller and see if the roller is parallel on both sides as shown in pic. Measure if the distance is the same in front and rear(within 2mm difference is the best state).
Remote Key
How to replace the remote key batteries:
Remote Key Extras
Key combination function| Sound of successful operation|
Operation| Remarks
Code Match| 1 long 1 short| Press both Open & Close button at the same time|
The operation is effective within 5s after power-on
Open/close the cover in place| 1 long| Press the Light Off button 3 times| No
time limits for this operation, but the 3 times press must be continuous.
Initialize the cover position| 1 long 2 short| Press both Light On & Off
button at the same time twice| This operation is effective only when the cover
is completely closed.
Adjust anti-pinch strength| 1 long 3 short| Press both Close & Light Off
button at the same time twice| 3 strength levels switch in a circle (the
default setting is medium strength)
Adjust the running speed| 1 long 4 short| Press both Open & Light On button at
the same time twice| 3 strength levels switch in a circle (the default setting
is medium strength)
Key Fob Control
Key Fob Control
| Operation| Cover State| Remarks
Press Unlock 3-5 times continuous| Cover open| Press 3 to 5 times in 2 seconds
to be effective, more than invalid.
Then Press Unlock 1 time| Cover stop| This operation is only effective under
undercover moving status(press Unlock 1 time to stop the cover); If not under
moving status, this operation is invalid.
Press Unlock twice| Light on| When the cover is under closed status, press
Unlock twice in 2 seconds, then the light on(time-out invalid).
Front Button Control
APP/Wechat Program
IOS system
For the IOS system smartphone, please search ‘Smartctr’ in the APP store to
download.
Android system
For Android system smartphone. Please search ‘Smartctr’ in Google Play to
download.
Wechat app
Please use wechat to scan this QR code.
- You need to turn on your phone’s Bluetooth to connect to the cover.
- Initial password:123456.
- Please change the password after login.
- Enter the interface
- Search for cover
- Enter the password
Maintenance
Common Problem Solution
Cover abnormal operation alarm sound:
| Abnormal sound | Reason | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 2 short | Over-current in motor operation | The operating resistance is too big. |
Mainly because run into obstacles, or not on-time maintenance.
3 short| Time out for motor operation| Cover one-way running time for more
than 15S
4 short| No Hall signal detected| Motor or controller failure, or not well
connected with the plug
Failure analysis:
Number
| Common fault phenomenon| Analysis| Pics|
Solutions
---|---|---|---|---
1| Abnormal sound-2 short| ****
1. Sidebars are installed inward or outward and not placed parallel.
2. Big resistance leads to non-smooth operation.
3. Side bars deform due to heavy load for sports bar/ladder rack etc.
| | 1. Use the installation gauges.
2. Adjust the sidebar installation to make sure the front and rear distances are the same.
3. Pull the roller out completely and measure the gap between the tailgate bar and sidebar ends, gap between 7-9mm is the best.
4. Check if the sidebar is deformed by the pressure of other heavy load parts.
2| Abnormal sound-4 short| No Hall signal was detected.| | 1. Unplug and replug the controller connector as well as the motor.
2. Replace the controller or motor.
3| The remote key can not control the cover| 1. The cover is not powered on.
2. Low battery in the remote key.
3. Unmatched code with controller.
| | ****
1. Check if the LED light on the controller is flashing to confirm power supply is okay. If no power, check if the positive fuse of the roller burnt out.
2. Check if the indicator on the remote key is dimmed or no light when you press the button, then replace the battery.
3. Do code match for the remotes.
Daily Maintenance
Helpful Maintenance Hints
- To ensure the quiet and smooth operation of your roller, please regularly clean and lubricate the rail tracks and canister. It is recommended every 3 months or 6,000 km, or when you use it in muddy water, desert, Gobi desert, etc. Please focus on cleaning the side rails and the spiral track inside the container which may have sand, sludge, gravel, and other sundry inside. Please use the lubricants we offered or other brand silicone oil-type lubricants after cleaning, and increase the frequency of using lubricants based on the actual situation. Avoid using petroleum-based products on rubber seals. Lighter oil spray lubes with PTFE (Teflon) seem to work the best when regularly wiped out and reapplied.
- Avoid the thicker grease type because they tend to get sticky and gather a lot of dust and debris and then later dry out. Also, Avoid the silicone dry lubes as they tend to cause squealing noise between the sliding components.
- Please make sure the roller is in a stop status before cleaning/lubricating, to avoid causing extrusion or collision injury.
- To clean the rail tracks and the spiral track inside the container, please apply the lubricant to a rag and wipe it inside of the rail tracks, along the underside of the sweep seal and the top of the wear strip. Repeat until the dust has been removed. You can also use a high-pressure water gun if necessary and then make sure all components have been lubricated. Please DO NOT directly aim the high-pressure water gun at the motor/ECU/connector when cleaning, and do some necessary waterproof protection for connectors/plugs.
- To clean the canister, remove the rail stops, or vertical rails as required, and run the cover out far enough that you can get into the canister. Apply the lubricant to a rag and wipe the inside of the canister, including all components inside the canister. Ensure the Drain Tubes are clear of any debris or blockage. Reassemble the cover.
- If you find that the brightness of the remote control signal indicator light is weakened, or the button indicator light is not on, please replace the battery in time (battery model: CR2016).
- To keep the roller in tip-top condition, we recommend washing it the same as caring for your truck finish. A lack of proper cleaning and maintenance can affect the operation of the product and reduce its life.
- Do not attempt to drive with the tail panel in the partially open position.
- Tonneau cover must be free of foreign material including snow and ice before opening panels.
- Do not tow your vehicle from the rear with the tonneau on your truck.
- Do not operate a vehicle with objects on top of the cover.
Failure to follow these cautions may result in severe damage and will void your warranty.