Assembling the Tmat Cargo System for Chevy Silverado 1500 2019-Current 5'9" Bed

Short Bed 5'9" [Current] Standard Bed 6'7" Long Bed 8'2"

Recommended kit:
Tmat Truck Bed Organizer Slide Out Mat | Universal Fit for Short Beds 5'6" to 5'9"

Diagram

Parts list

PartQuantity
12" x 12" Interlocking Tmat Panel (color may vary) 20
12" x 2" Interlocking Tmat Strip (color may vary) 17
Tmat Handle & Ramp Kit (length and color may vary) 1
*Purchased kit may include extra compontents.

Your complete guide to setting up the TMAT — the anti-slide cargo solution for your truck bed, SUV, or trailer.

4
Simple Steps
~5
Minutes to Assemble
0
Tools Required

Chevy

Silverado 1500Silverado 2500/3500Colorado

Ford

F150F250/F350RangerMaverick

GMC

Sierra 1500Sierra 2500/3500CanyonHummer EV Pickup

Hyundai

Santa Cruz

Jeep

Gladiator

Nissan

FrontierTitan

RAM

Ram 1500Ram 2500/3500

Rivian

Rivian R1T

Tesla

Cybertruck

Toyota

TacomaTundra
UTVs & Side-by-Sides

John Deere

Gator TS 4x2

Honda

Pioneer 1000-5

Polaris

Ranger

Can-Am

Defender
01

STACK ALL PANELS

Orient every piece before you begin

Step 1 — Dovetail orientation
Key Detail
Dovetail Joints

Stack all panels and parts with the male dovetails facing the same direction. This ensures every piece is oriented correctly before assembly begins.

The dovetail is the interlocking joint on the edge of each panel — look for the raised tab that slots into the next panel's groove.

Pro Tip

Lay all pieces out first and visually confirm every dovetail faces the same way. This prevents having to disassemble and re-orient mid-build.

02

ASSEMBLE ROWS

Build your first row on the ground or tailgate

Step 2 — Assemble panels left to right
Direction

Assemble panels on the ground or on your tailgate, working left to right and keeping the male dovetails facing to the bottom and right.

Align the dovetail of one panel with the groove on the next. Apply light pressure and slide them together until they lock securely.

Important

Keep the male dovetails consistently facing to the bottom and to the right throughout assembly. This is critical for all panels to connect properly.

03

SNAP ROWS TOGETHER

Work back to front, connecting each row

Step 3 — Snap rows together back to front

Work from the back to the front, assembling rows by snapping the rows of panels together. Ensure all rows and panels are secured together.

You should hear and feel a satisfying snap when each row locks into place.

Check Your Work

Give the assembled section a gentle tug to confirm every connection is secure before moving to the next row.

04

INSERT BLOCKERS

Hold everything in place

Step 4 — Insert blockers into panels
Blocker
Blockers

Insert blockers as you need by lining up the blocker pegs with the panels and inserting with an even pressure.

Blockers create barriers within the grid to compartmentalize your cargo area and keep items from shifting during transit.

Pro Tip

Position blockers around your cargo to create custom-sized compartments. They can be repositioned at any time as your load changes.

⚠ WARNING

READ BEFORE USE

Tmat is designed for enclosed and covered cargo areas such as covered truck beds, SUVs, vans, campers, and enclosed trailers. Extra precautions must be taken when used in an open-air cargo area to protect from wind and roll-overs. Tmat should never be used in an open-sided bed or with the tailgate down.

SEE IT IN ACTION

Watch the full assembly walkthrough