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Re: 1996 tonneau doesn't open completely
Posted by Hank195 [Email] (more from Hank195) on Wed, 13 Nov 2002 23:12:34
In Reply to: Re: TSB 811-1988 1996 tonneau doesn't open completely, David, Wed, 13 Nov 2002 18:39:19
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As I recall, the tonneau cover is opened and closed by a rotating shaft that connects the two hinges and through a universal joint connects to the motor. The two cables (p/n 4856191 & 4856209) that are connected to the motor linkage go to the left & right latches that secure the forward portion of the tonneau. I do not think that replacing these cables will change how far the tonneau will open.
What could effect how far the cover opens would be any lost rotational motion in the shaft linkage from the motor to the hinges. If there were slop in the universal joint, attachment of the shaft to the hinges, motor etc the fixed amount of rotation from the motor would be reduced at the tonneau. (i.e. say the motor can provide 70° of rotation, but there is 15° of slop, looseness & wear in the linkage or deflection in the motor mount - then the tonneau will only open 65°)
If your problem has been gradually getting worse you might want to check this linkage. It takes a good amount of torque to open the tonneau so it seems possible that these parts could be subject to wear or looseness.
Good luck
Hank195
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