How to install Extruded Solutions' Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal®
ITEMS REQUIRED: Scissors, clean rag, and soap-and-water solution.

IMPORTANT: Extreme temperatures can reduce adhesive performance. Install only when air and surface temperatures are between 55°F and 105°F (13°C–40°C).

Avoid touching the adhesive after removing the red liner. Reposition the seal no more than twice (or only once when temperatures exceed 80°F / 27°C), as repeated repositioning may reduce adhesive strength.

For spray-in bed liners (factory or aftermarket), textured surfaces, plastics, and other difficult-to-bond surfaces, use the enclosed Adhesion Promoter. Adhesion Promoter is not required on clean, smooth painted vehicle surfaces.

WARNING: Adhesion Promoter creates an instant bond. Once applied, do not remove, reposition, or readjust the seal.

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Clean area thoroughly with soap and water solution and wipe completely dry. Use enclosed adhesion promoter on spray-in bed liners (factory or aftermarket), textured surfaces, plastics, and difficult-to-bond surfaces. It is not required on clean, smooth painted vehicle surfaces. The adhesion promoter will create an instant bond so do not attempt to remove or reposition seal.

IMPORTANT: Wait until after each step is complete before applying very firm pressure (25 lbs.) to secure adhesive bond.
NOTE: Pictures shown are for the left side only.


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 3). 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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