ITEMS REQUIRED: Scissors, clean rag and soap solution.

Extreme temperatures will result in poor adhesive performance. Apply only if the air and surface temperature is between 55° - 105°F (13° - 40°C). Avoid touching adhesive after peeling off red liner. Repositioning of seal should not be done more than 2 times and only once if the temperature is above 80°F (27°C).

Clean area thoroughly with soap and water solution and wipe completely dry. Use alcohol pads to prep the tape application area and let dry. Wait until after Tailgate Seal is installed before applying very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure adhesive bond. Tailgate Seal can be removed and repositioned prior to applying very firm pressure (25lbs.). Pictures shown are for the left sidewall and tailgate gap bottom.

STEP 1: ATTACHING TO LEFT SIDE OF TAILGATE SIDEWALL

Lower tailgate. Take roll of seal and remove a section of adhesive liner. With bulb side facing towards center start at bottom (FIG 1A, 1B and 1C) and continue upwards and apply very light pressure. When approaching any curves attach in ½” (1.27cm) increments and conform seal to curves of sidewall (FIG 1D). Stop 3” (7.6cm) from bottom of rubber stop. Mark seal to where it will be flush to bottom of rubber stop. Cut and adhere (FIG 1E).

STEP 2: ATTACHING TO LEFT TOP OF TAILGATE SIDEWALL

Cut a 2.500” (6.4cm) length piece from roll of seal and remove liner. Apply very light pressure and flush one end to top of rubber stop and other end to seal on truck cover (FIG 1E).

STEP 3: CHECK ALIGNMENT OF SEAL ON SIDEWALL

Check for light and alignment of seal by closing tailgate and viewing seal from the inside (FIG F). If you see light then reposition in sections, or entirely, by loosening adhesive and then repositioning. After seal is in place apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure adhesive bond. Duplicate steps 1, 2 and 3 for right side.

STEP 4: ATTACHING 1.500” (3.8cm) LENGTH PIECE TO BOTTOM OF LEFT SIDE

Cut a 1.500” (3.8cm) length piece from roll of seal and remove liner. Apply very light pressure and flush top of bulb to bottom of seal on the sidewall (FIG 1B). After seal is in place apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure adhesive bond. Duplicate for right side.

STEP 5: ATTACHING TO TAILGATE BOTTOM
Most often bulb side is up for Hyundai Santa Cruz.

Start at either end, peel back a section of liner and flush end of seal to seal on the bottom (FIG 4). Keep top of bulb aligned with truck bed floor and attach in sections while applying very light pressure. Continue to apply seal from roll and flush to seal on the other side. Cut to fit. Check for light by closing tailgate and viewing from the inside. Reposition as necessary. After seal is in place apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure adhesive bond.

STEP 6

Open tailgate. After Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal® is in place, apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) again, to secure the entire adhesive bond. Leave tailgate open for 60 minutes. If the air temperature is to fall below 50°F (10°C) within the next 24 hours then leave tailgate open for 24 hours

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