Mitsubishi Triton MN 203p Installation Instructions Manual

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3PIECE HARD TONNEAU COVER

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: Mitsubishi MN Triton onwards

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS IN GLOVE BOX FOR FURTHER USE

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PLEASE REFER TO PAGE 13, OF THIS INSTRUCTION FOR A LIST OF PARTS AND QUANTITIES.

WARNING!

When in the closed position, Tonneau Cover must be latched and tailgate must be closed! Failure to do so could result in unexpected opening of the
Tonneau Cover from sudden wind gusts, which could cause damage to the vehicle and/or your Tonneau Cover!

MAINTENANCE:

• Only use cleaners, waxes, or products that are labeled safe for use on plastics. Avoid the use of any chemicals to clean your Tonneau Cover unless
labelled safe for plastics. Avoid use of abrasive type cleansers as they may dull the finish.

• The gas struts are self lubricating and should only be cleaned occasionally with a damp cloth. Premature seal failure will result if solvents or
lubricants are used to clean struts.

• The locking mechanisms & Latches only require occasional lubrication with Graphite Powder. DO NOT use any other lubricants or oils.
Using alternative products will VOID Warranty.

• All installation hardware and fasteners must be checked every so often for tightness.

TONNEAU COVER - IMPORTANT:

• Do not stand/sit or rest heavy objects on Tonneau Cover.

• Humans or animals are not to be under the closed Tonneau Cover at any time.

• Securely latch Tonneau Cover before operating vehicle.

• Do not carry open volatile chemicals with Tonneau Cover installed.

• If contact with volatile chemicals occurs clean Tonneau Cover with mild detergent and water solution.

• Read instructions carefully before installation. It is strongly recommended that installation is conducted by an authorized dealer.

• This product must be installed exactly as specified in these instructions. Failure to do so may result in improper fit and/or retention.

• Recommend installation by 2 people.

• Approximate fitting time is 1 ½ hours.

PAINTING INSTRUCTIONS: (IF UNPAINTED)

• Prior to painting, clean all surfaces to be painted using clean water and a mild detergent, do not use lacquer thinner or any solvent based products.
Wipe completely dry.

• Best results will be achieved by wiping the areas to be painted with a tack rag just prior to painting.

• Select a top coat and clear paint that is suitable for ABS (Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene).

• Automotive paint systems, such as Acrylics or Two Packs, can be applied directly to the components. However, some paints may require a primer.
If recommendations on paint specification are not followed, cracking of the part or degradation to the material may result. In all paint systems,
aromatic hydrocarbons and alkalies are best avoided to reduce damage to the material properties.

• If using a paint system which requires baking, do not expose the product to temperatures above 70° C (155° F).

• Allow a minimum of 8 hours after baking before installation on the vehicle.

Accessory

MITSUBISHI

MOTORS

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FIG. 3

FIG. 2

APPLY MASKING TAPE TO THE INNER BEDRAIL AS SHOWN.

FIG. 1

REMOVE SPORTS BAR AND RETAIN ALL HARDWARE. THOROUGHLY CLEAN AND DRY THE INSTALLATION AREA.

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1

2

MEASURE AND MARK A LINE ON THE SIDE RAIL 108MM FROM THE REAR OF THE SIDE RAIL AS SHOWN. POSITION “FACE B ”
OF LOCK STRIKER BRACKET TO SIDE OF SIDE RAIL 18MM DOWN FROM TOP OF SIDE RAIL. ALIGN NOTCH TO PREVIOUSLY
MARKED CENTRELINE. MARK THE POSITION OF THE TWO (2) LARGER HOLES AS SHOWN. REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE.

108mm

MEASURE FROM REAR

OF FLANGE

18mm

A

B

4

RECOMMENDED TOOLS LIST

TOOL NAME

Caulking Gun & Silicon
Tape Measure
Knife
Allen Key

9
10
11
12

NO.TOOL NAME

Phillips Head Screwdriver
Rivet Gun
Masking Tape
Drill

1
2
3
4

NO. TOOL NAME

Ø5mm & Ø6mm Drill Bit
Spanners & Sockets
Hammer & Centre Punch
Pencil

5
6
7
8

NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ø5mm
Ø6mm

11 12

FIG. 4

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FIG. 7

FIG. 6

REMOVE THE MASKING TAPE FROM THE INSIDE OF THE SIDE RAILS ONLY. APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO ALL THE DRILLED HOLES.

FIG. 5

REMOVE MASKING TAPE

APPLY RUST INHIBITOR

1

2

23

ALIGN LOCK STRIKER BRACKETS WITH PREVIOUSLY DRILLED HOLES, ENSURING BRACKETS ARE PARALLEL WITH TOP OF
SIDE RAIL AND SECURE WITH M6 BOLTS, M6 FLAT WASHERS, M6 SPRING WASHERS AND M6 NUTS AS SHOWN.
TIGHTEN TO TORQUE 12Nm.

CENTRE PUNCH THE TWO (2) FRONT HOLE POSITIONS AND DRILL Ø5MM HOLES. CENTRE PUNCH THE TWO (2) REAR
HOLE POSITIONS AND DRILL Ø6MM HOLES. REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE.

CENTRE PUNCH,

THEN DRILL Ø5MM

HOLES

CENTRE PUNCH,

THEN DRILL Ø6MM

HOLES

Ø5mm
Ø6mm

20mm

ENSURE BRACKET IS

PARALLEL WITH

TOP OF SIDE RAIL

A

B

7

8

9

20

MEASURE FROM THE FRONT RAIL INSIDE OF THE TUB AND MARK THE DISTANCES AS SHOWN. REPEAT FOR THE OTHER SIDE.

MEASURE FROM

FRONT RAIL

INSIDE OF THE TUB

37mm

738mm

738mm

28mm

ATTACH THE GAS STRUT BRACKETS (BOTH SIDES) TO THE SIDE RAILS USING POP RIVETS AS SHOWN.

MEASURE THE LENGTH OF EXPOSED THREAD (X MM) FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE NUT TO THE END OF THE THREAD.
MEASURE LENGTH (X MM) ON THE RUBBER THREAD CAP AND CUT TO LENGTH AS SHOWN.
REPEAT FOR FOUR (4) RUBBER THREAD CAPS AND FIT TO THREADS.

ASSEMBLE U BOLT, WASHERS AND NUTS ONTO LOCK STRIKER AND LOCK STRIKER SUPPORT BRACKETS AS SHOWN. ADJUST
SO THE TOP OF THE U BOLT IS 13MM DOWN FROM THE TOP OF THE SIDE RAIL. LAY STRAIGHT EDGE ACROSS THE CORNER OF
THE TUBE AND TAILGATE TO ASSIST MEASUREMENT OF U BOL TS. TIGHTEN ENSURING THE 13MM TO THE TOP OF THE SIDE
RAIL IS MAINTAINED.

10

5

CENTRAL POSITION OF BED

DRIVER’S SIDE

10

5

PASSENGER’S SIDE

SIDE VIEW

MEASURE FROM TOP OF

SIDE RAIL

X (mm)

CUT AW AY

SHADED

AREA

0m

m

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0mm 10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

0mm

10 20 30

40 50

60

70

80 90

1 2 3

22

13mm 13mm

4

21

4

22

X (mm)

B

B

B

FIG. 8

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FIG. 11

FIG. 10

FIG. 9

23

POSITION LOCK STRIKER SUPPORT BRACKET UNDER THE LOCK STRIKER BRACKET AND ALIGN THE HOLES CLOSEST TO THE
FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AS SHOWN. MARK AND CENTRE PUNCH HOLE POSITION IN THE SIDE OF THE TUB. DRILL Ø5mm HOLE
AND APPLY RUST INHIBITOR. REPOSITION LOCK STRIKER SUPPORT BRACKET AND SECURE TO THE TUB WITH A RIVET.

ALIGN HOLES

21

21

10mm

Ø5mm

1

MARK, CENTRE PUNCH,

DRILL Ø5mm HOLE

APPLY RUST INHIBITOR

2

16

4

16

10

A

B

4

21

9

20

8

9

16

3