Assembly, Screw Drive: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Tonneau Cover, Decklid & Fasteners

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Open decklid in the service position. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE .
Make sure the tonneau cover (2) is extended.
Remove the tonneau cover motor mounting fasteners and remove the appropriate side screw drive cable from the motor.
Remove the tonneau cover mounting fasteners (1) and remove the cover from the decklid (3).

Fig 2: Tonneau Cover Linkage Mounting Fasteners
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Remove the tonneau cover linkage mounting fasteners (2).
Slide the linkage to release the retainer and remove the linkage from the decklid.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Tonneau Screw Drive Assembly
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Place the tonneau linkage on a bench.
Using two pocket screwdrivers or similar flat bladed tools, disconnect the right and left control cables from the screw drive assemblies (5). Push screwdrivers into release slots (4) in the screw drive assembly and press inward against cable sleeve. This will release the retaining tabs (1) on the cables allowing them to be pulled out of the screw drive assemblies (5).

Fig 4: Decklid Linkage Assembly Screw Drive & Roll Pin
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Remove the roll pin (2) at the bottom of the decklid linkage assembly holding the lower end of the screw drive (1).

Fig 5: Linkage Bracket & Drive Rod C-Clip
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Remove the C-clip (2) from the top or pivot of the screw drive rod.
Slide the screw drive rod out of the linkage bracket (1).