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PARTS CHECKLIST
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
JEEP TJ TAILGATE SECURITY ENCLOSURE #296
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#1 Lid (with pre-installed edge trim pieces)
SHIPPING PACKAGE CHECKLIST
#4.1 - (2) 5/16-18 x 3/4” CARRIAGE BOLTS
TOOLS NEEDED
• T-50 Torx bit with socket wrench (or driver)
#4.2 - (2) 5/16” WASHERS
#2 Front Panel
#4.3 - (2) 5/16-18 WING KNOB NUTS
ATTENTION:
• THIS ENCLOSURE WAS DESIGNED FOR A STOCK OEM VEHICLE, ANY MODIFICATIONS MADE
MAY AFFECT THE FIT INCLUDING: CARPET REMOVAL/CHANGES, SEATS, ETC.
•
Jeep Wrangler TJ vehicles have Manual Door Locks only! The rear tailgate lock must be locked
manually with key in order for the Tuffy enclosure to function as a secure storage device.
•
For safety do not place any items on top of the enclosure that are not adequately secured to the
vehicle to prevent movement in the event of an accident or abrupt speed changes.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
1. IMPORTANT! Make sure the vehicle is parked on a flat surface, placed in park, and the emergency brake is
activated.
2. Fold and tumble the rear seat forward temporarily to allow plenty of access for installation. The seat can be set
upright again following installation.
3. Remove the (2) #5.4.1 OEM seat bracket bolts for each the left and right #5.4.2 OEM rear seat brackets, as
illustrated. Remove the (1) #5.4.1 OEM center seat belt bracket bolt and #5.4.3 seat belt bracket, as illustrated.
(Figure 1)
4. Position the #2 Front Panel in the vehicle and align the obround holes in the mounting flange with the rear two seat
bracket holes and the seat belt bracket hole, as illustrated. Re-Install the #5.4.1 bolts, #5.4.2 brackets, and #5.4.3
seat belt bracket in their original locations. Do not tighten bolts at this time. (Figure 1)
INSTALLER NOTES:
***Note: The #2 Front Panel is designed to fit snugly between the carpeted #5.1 cargo area walls. When positioning
the #2 Front Panel into the vehicle, lower the panel evenly to prevent binding as the panel is positioned.
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***Note: Some TJ vehicles may not feature the #5.4.2 floor mounted seat brackets, but should feature the center seat
belt bracket and bolt. If desired, the two outer mounting holes may be drilled and bolted down with hardware not
included.
FIGURE 1
5. The #4.4 and #4.5 Rubber Edge Trim were installed at the factory, however if any pieces have become dislodged
during shipping, re-install these at this time. Install the #4.4 Long Rubber Edge Trim onto the rear edge of the #1 Lid.
Install the (2) #4.5 Rubber Edge Trim pieces onto the #1 Lid left and rights sides, as illustrated. (Figure 2)
FIGURE 2
6. Install the #1 Lid with trim pieces into the vehicle by positioning the rear edge side tabs under the hardtop mounting lip
at the rear of the vehicle body and tilting the Lid downwards to meet up with the #2 Front Panel. The #1 Lid is
intended to lap over the front of the #2 Front Panel. (Figure 3)
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FITMENT AND SEALING NOTES:
***Note: Be sure to fully insert the #1 Lid rear tabs under the hardtop mounting lip before tilting the Lid downwards. If
the Lid is not properly positioned fully rearward under the body lip, the Lid will not meet up to the OEM roll bar/
seatbelt plastic cover.
***The #1 Lid is designed to fit quite tightly between the hardtop mounting lip and the OEM roll bar trim in order to
provide a good seal and as a main security feature to prevent the Lid from shifting forward and allowing unwanted
access to the secured space.
***Note: Be sure to keep the rubber edge trim in position when installing the #1 Lid in order to insure a proper seal
between the Lid and the roll bar/ seatbelt plastic cover.
FIGURE 3
7. Install the (2) #4.1 carriage bolts from the front of the installed enclosure. Install the (2) #4.2 washers and (2) #4.3
wing knob nuts from inside the enclosure. The two panels have slotted mounting holes to allow for the tailoring of the
enclosure fit and position – it may be necessary to raise or lower the #1 Lid a small amount. Hand tighten the #4.3
wing knob nuts. Tighten the #5.4.1 OEM bolts to factory specifications. (Figure 4)
FIGURE 4
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