OEM Tonneau cover stuck in front

[joshgfeller]

Ok, So for some reason my key won't open my tonneau cover in the front. Also I know there is a inside release in there too but it seems stuck as well. Is there a way to take a screw driver or something and push on the locks in the front on the inside to realease this so I can work on it?

Thanks
Josh

 

[Black ST]

Yeah you'll just need to take a flat head screw driver and try and jimmy the lock open. It's possible, I've had to do it many times. Just crawl in there with a flashlight. My locks became such a hassle I finally just removed them.

 

[neon_boy82]

to elaborate a bit on the last post, take the flathead screwdriver and stick it in where the latch is on the passenger side ( I think? ) of the truck and pry the cable down. You should see the latch unlock and you're good to go.

edit: There might also be a cable handle at the front and back you can try pulling to release. I used mine a couple times but they didn't work so great and I ended up gettting mad and ripping them off trying to open the covers. The point is if they're there you can try them to see if the covers will open.

 

[600remguy]

Just an FYI. You've likely broken off the plastic tabs inside the mechanism and will have to replace it and the cables if you want to open it with a key again.