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 2 times and only 1 time if the temperature is above 80°F (26°C).

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Toyota Tacoma 2023 and older

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. If necessary, Tailgate Seal can be removed and repositioned prior to applying very firm pressure (25lbs.). Pictures shown below are for the left sidewall and tailgate bottom gap.

Note: Large seal is not used for 2023 and older.

STEP 1

Start 1” below truck bed floor and attach Standard seal to the rear corner edge of the left sidewall extension (FIG 1A & 1B). 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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STEP 2

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 forward and the taped side of seal is flush with the sidewall at the top (FIG 2A and 2B). Apply light pressure to adhesive. Duplicate for the right sidewall.

Close tailgate. If you see light through either sidewall, make adjustments by removing the seal and repositioning. After Tailgate Seal is in place, apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure the adhesive bond.

STEP 3 Attaching Standard Seal to tailgate bottom gap

Start at either end of the tailgate bottom gap and flush seal, bulbside down, to seal on the sidewall (FIG 3A). Keep seal even with the truck bed floor and attach in sections. Flush to seal on the opposite sidewall. Apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) to secure the adhesive bond.

Close tailgate. If you see light through the sidewalls, make adjustments by removing the seal and repositioning. After Tailgate Seal is in place,

After Tailgate Seal is in place, apply very firm pressure (25lbs.) again to secure the entire 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