after unpacking the components removed the protective packing on the side and front rail gaskets lay the side rails on the pickup bed rails with the latches position toward the tailgate loosen the clamp bolts and install three clamps per side rail the front and rear clamps should be positioned as close to the front and rear of the bed as possible slide the supplied carriage bolts approximately half an inch into the extruded channel at each end of the front rail then position the firt rail on the bed with the bolts engaging the matching holes at the front of the side rails once satisfied with the fit of the rails on the bed tighten all hardware the genisis roll-up tonneau features integrated tie-down straps with large easy-to-use buckles to secure the rolled cover unbuckle the straps and roll the cover until the rear rail catches engage the latch assemblies with the rear rail catches engaged in the side rail latches simply roll the rail downward clicking the bed cover closed opening the bed cover is just as easy tug on the padded release cables to unlatch the rear rail and rolled forward both operations take just seconds the genisis roll-up tonneau is engineered for a precise fit and adds a sleek appearance that will protect the contents of the bed for years to come