How to Remove Tonneau Covers

Pickup trucks are able to carry large loads, but there comes times when you want to secure the load in the bed. One way to do this is to install a Tonneau cover onto the bed, which is a fiberglass cover that turns the bed into a large trunk. Problem is, if you want to remove the Tonneau to carry something tall, then you need to remove that Tonneau temporarily. Fortunately, most Tonneau cover manufacturers make this process fairly simple, and it can be done in under 10 minutes.

Things You'll Need

• Flathead screwdriver
• Two assistants

Instructions

1. Open the Tonneau cover and drop down the tailgate to the truck. Locate the circular spring clips holding the bottom of the shock mounts on the Tonneau cover to the shock brackets on the side of the bed. Pop off the spring loaded clips using the flathead screwdriver.

2. Position your assistants at the tailgate side of the Tonneau cover and have your assistants hold up the Tonneau. Pull the shocks off of the bed side of the Tonneau cover with your hands.

3. Locate the pins holding the hinges of the Tonneau cover to the bed by the cab. Pull the pins out with your hands.

4. Lift the Tonneau cover off of the hinges and have all three people carry the Tonneau straight back off of the bed of the truck until it's completely clear.