I also had trouble getting the tie-downs out without ruining the screw heads so I just cut slits for those. For the cargo lights, I got a small sheet of 16 gauge metal from Home Depot and made two cover plates instead of trying to get to the backside to find the release clips others mentioned...
I had a Leer XR installed a couple of weeks ago. The Leer dealer/installer paid for the J-braces (that came with the cap) to be installed by a local Ford dealer. The install and cap looks really good, and he didn’t use those clamps…the instructions that came with the top had him bolt it to the...
XLT 4x4 FX4 Gray with floor liners and step, ordered in August, found out though Ford Chat today that it’s scheduled late February. I didn’t have VIN when I started the chat but they found my order and provided it. Haven’t received an email yet.