How to install Extruded Solutions' Tailgate Seal with Taper Seal®

ITEMS REQUIRED: Scissors, clean rag and soap solution.

Extreme temperatures will result in poor adhesive performance. Apply only if 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 3 times and only 1 time if the temperature is above 80°F (13°C).

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2016 Toyota Tacoma

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

Start 1” below truck bed floor and attach seal to the rear corner edge of the left sidewall extension (FIG 1A). Start from bottom and stop when flush with rubber stop. Cut to fit. Apply light pressure to adhesive. Duplicate for the right sidewall.

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Continue from the top of rubber stop to the top of sidewall. When nearing top of sidewall, gradually rotate seal 90° counter clockwise so that bulb is facing inward and the taped side of seal is flush with the sidewall at the top (FIG 1B). Apply light pressure to adhesive. Duplicate for the right sidewall.
Start at either end of the tailgate gap and flush with Tailgate Seal on the sidewall. For this application, the seal is inverted, due to a smaller width tailgate gap. Begin attaching seal bulb side down. Peel back liner and attach in sections, apply light pressure to adhesive.
Close tailgate. If you see light through the sidewalls, make adjustments by removing the seal and repositioning. If there is still light, then cut pieces of seal as needed and attach to sidewalls and/or tailgate. Do not attach adhesive to seal. After Tailgate Seal is in place, apply very firm pressure to secure the adhesive bond.
 
 
Inside views showing left side of tailgate when closed

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TailgateSeal.com RokBlock.com Taper Seal® is a registered trademark of Extruded Solutions, Inc. U.S. Patent #10,099,544