How to Re-Attach Rear Tail Panel on Solid Fold 2.0 for 2016 Tacoma

Question:

I have the tail section of my tonneau cover separated from the other two right now. Im curious if I bought a new hinge if that would fix the problem? Its a 16 Toyota Tacoma.

asked by: Rusty W

Expert Reply:

Thank you for the photos!

From what I can tell, it doesn't look like any parts are actually broken, damaged, or missing on your Extang Solid Fold 2.0 Hard Tonneau Cover # EX83835 (2016 Toyota Tacoma 6 foot bed). So all you'd need to do is remove the T20 torx screw from the side of the tail hinge end cap # EX31830020. With the tail panel at a 45 degree angle, slide the tail panel # EX83835-62C and hinge EX83835-64 back together and re-install the end caps. Only hand tighten the screw to avoid over tightening.

expert reply by: Carla M

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John L.

5/27/2020

What hardware do I need to attach the new hinge and how do I get the old hardware off?

Chris R.

5/30/2020

You'll use existing hardware to secure the cap back in place once you have the tail hinge re-installed, but the tail hinge itself really just slides into place using the round channels on the hinge.