Taking the bed liner off the side of a truck is a relatively straightforward process. However, it can be a tedious task given the weight and size of the bed liner.
To begin, you’ll need to gather some tools and supplies. You’ll need a putty knife, a screwdriver, some heavy-duty gloves, and an automotive wax remover or a citrus-based cleaner.
First, use the putty knife to loosen any caulking or sealant that is holding the bed liner in place. Once you have loosened all of the caulking or sealant, it should be able to be pulled away from the truck easily with your hands. If there is still some adhesive residue left behind on the side of your truck, you can use either an automotive wax remover or a citrus-based cleaner to remove it.
Once all of the adhesive has been removed from your truck’s side panels and any other components that were attached to them with adhesive, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove any screws that were holding down the bed liner. Be sure to keep track of where each screw was originally located so that you can reattach them in their proper positions when it comes time for reinstallation.
Once all hardware is removed, you can then carefully lift and remove the bed liner from its position on your truck’s side panels. It is important to take extra caution when lifting and moving such a large object as bed liners can weigh quite a bit depending on their size and type. Make sure that you have plenty of help when lifting and removing it as well as space in which to set it down safely once it has been removed from your vehicle.
Conclusion: Taking off your truck’s bed liner may seem like an intimidating task at first but with proper preparation, tools and help, it can be done relatively quickly and safely. By following these steps – gathering supplies, loosening caulking/sealants, removing adhesive residue with wax remover/citrus-based cleaner, removing screws which hold down the bedliner – one will have successfully removed their truck’s bedliner in no time!
