DECKED MT6 Bedienungsanleitung
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Installation Instructions:
MT6 / MT8
TOOLS REQUIRED
TOYOTA TACOMA
6'2” BED LENGTH
MT6 20052018 / MT8 2019CURRENT
VERSION1.1
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FOLLOW US:
• Adjustable wrench (that opens to about 1”)
• 1/2” open end wrench
• #2 Phillips screwdriver,
• Short 7/32” hex wrench
• 7/16” deep socket
• 3/8” socket
• Electric drill
• 9/64" drill bit
• 1/4” drill bit
• 5/16" drill bit
• Drill stop
• T40 Torx Driver
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CAB
▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼
CENTER VERT
CABSIDE VERT
LEFT DECK
(NARROW)
RIGHT DECK
(WIDE)
LEFT AMMO
CAN
RIGHT AMMO
CAN
LEFT STUD
RIGHT STUD
LEFT AMMO
CAN LID
RIGHT AMMO CAN LID
TORSION
BRACE
RIGHT
CCHANNEL
LEFT
CCHANNEL
TAILGATE
CONTENTS
DECKED carton
LEFT deck half - 1
RIGHT deck half - 1
Center vert - 1
Cabside vert - 1
Drawer - 2
Left ammo can - 1
Right ammo can - 1
Left stud - 1
Right stud - 1
Ammo can lid - 2
C-channel - 2
Ruler - 1
Hardware box - 1
Torsion brace - 1
Hardware box - unbagged components
(inside DECKED carton):
Shims - 2
Weather strips - 2
Bottle opener - 1
HARDWARE box - bagged components
PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 1
S1 1
S2 - 1
N1 - 1
J5 - 2
DRAWER 1 1
DRAWER 2 1
WHEELS 1
FINAL MID 1
PREPEXTRA 1
MS WASHERS 1
(MT8 ONLY) TACOMA TD 1
RULER
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▼ ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW ▼
▼ HEY! TORQUE BOY: READ BEFORE YOU INSTALL DECKED ▼
1. DON'T over tightenbolts,getem' good'olehand-tight.
2. DON'Tuse powertools.
3. Ifyoudon'tfollowdirectionsand dousepowertools:
1). Setclutchat avery lowsetting.
2). Don'tblowit.
3). Ifyoublowit,seeNOTE.*
NOTE*Twoextra threadedinsertsareincluded in BAG
PREP-EXTRA. That's allyouget.
4). DON'TovertightenJ-hooksduring installation.Make
'em goodandsnug enough tokeepthe systemfrom
movinginthebed.
5). Startallboltswithfingerstoavoid cross-threading.
NOTE: In yourBAGPREP-MT6or MT8,youwill havetwo
typesof1"length boltsandflangednuts.Onebolthas
a1/4"diameter, andthe otherbolthas a5/16"diameter.
Don'tscrewthis up!The flangednutsonlyfitonetype
ofbolt,soyoubetteratleastgetthatright...
1"
LENGTH
5/16"
DIAMETER
1/4"
DIAMETER
PREP BED: MARKCENTEROFBED
• Usea marking pen orwaxpenciltomark
thecenterofthe bed (blue)onthe raisedbead.
A
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CAB
MAKE SURE MARK SITS AT LEAST
14" HIGH (SO YOU CAN SEE IT)
DETAIL A
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PREP BED: SHIMS
• 2 SHIMS thatlooklikethis can befoundinyourhardware kit.
• Usingthe informationbelow:
1) Cleanthe bed surfacewherethe shims willbelocated.Isopropylalcohol (do notdrink) is recommended.
2)Removetapefilm and applyshimwith the strengthof1000 men a.k.a push reallyhard.
DETAIL A
Alignshimtochannel infloor shown3”from
cabsidepanel ofbed (edgein red).
DETAIL B
Alignshim tochannel infloor shown. Place
shim8” fromrearof bed(edge inred).
3”
8”
A
B
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Do you have a factory cabside tie down?
NO: GO TO PAGE 6
YES: GO TO PAGE 7
STOP
IMPORTANT!
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1 3/8"
PREPBED:CABSIDEBRACKET
• Follow STEP1 - STEP4; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatpassenger side.
Double check that you have a Tacoma without a cabside factory tie-
down. If you have a model with a cabside factory tie-down (you're
stoked!), go directly to page 7.
STOP:
5/16”
DRILL BIT
DRILL
STOP
1/2”
1 1/8"
2 1/2"
2 3/4"
4"
STEP 1
Markcenter hole(green)1 3/8"upfrom lowerhole
center.Mark1 1/8"towardtailgatefromtop hole
center.
Markbottomhole location(blue)at2 1/2"upfromfloor and
4"fromcabside panelofbed. Marktopholelocation (red)
2 3/4"up from bottom holeand4" fromcabsidepanel.
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STEP 2 STEP 3
Atall threemarklocations, drilla 5/16" holeusing
a1/2" drillstop.
STEP 4
Play Rock Paper Scissors with your pal. The loser needs to hold the
backing plate inside the wheel well. Grab three 1" length x 5/16"
diameterboltsand placetwo through theovalcabside bracket holes
andone throughthe roundtailgatesideholebracket.Install through
backingplateholes shown(green).Securelytightenwith flangednuts.
NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
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CAB
CABSIDE BRACKET
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FLANGED
NUTS
BACKER PLATE GOES OUTSIDE THE
INNER PLASTIC BED ON THE INTERIOR
WHEEL WELL WALL...
TRY SAYING THAT
THREE TIMES FAST.
1" LENGTH x
5/16" DIAMETER
BOLTS
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 27 in-lb.
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NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
VIEWFROMWHEEL WELL
PREPBED:CABSIDEBRACKET
• Follow STEP1 - STEP2; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatpassenger side.
STEP 1
STEP 2
Removefactory cabsidetie-down witha T40torxdriver. Keep bolts.Mark 1 3/8"up fromlowerfactory holecenter.
Mark1 1/8" toward tailgate fromfactory holecenters. Atcentermark (green),drill a5/16" holeusing a1/2"drill stop.
Installcabside bracketwith thetwo factorytie-down boltsinsertedin theoval
holes.Play RockPaper Scissors withyour pal.The loserneeds toholdthebacking
plate inside the wheel well. Install one 1" length x 5/16" diameter bolt through
centercabsidebracketholeinto backingplateandinstall withflangednut.
NOTE: You'll have four extra 1" bolts and four nuts that you won't need in your
MT6 or MT8 bag. Do with them as you wish.
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CAB
FACTORY TIEDOWN
1 3/8"
1 1/8"
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CAB
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CAB
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CAB
CABSIDE BRACKET
FACTORY BOLTS
Double check that you have a Tacoma with a cabside factory tie-down.
If you don't have a cabside factory tie-down, revert to page 6.
STOP:
BACKER PLATE GOES OUTSIDE THE
INNER PLASTIC BED ON THE INTERIOR
WHEEL WELL WALL...
TRY SAYING THAT
THREE TIMES FAST.
5/16”
DRILL BIT
DRILL STOP
1/2”
FLANGED
NUT
NOTE: Do not attempt alone. Rock Paper Scissors for who lays on the ground to hold the backing plate.
1" LENGTH x
5/16" DIAMETER
BOLT
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 27 in-lb.
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PREP BED: TAILGATEBRACKET
NOTE: You will need to grab a pal for this step (or have incredibly long and flexible arms).
• Remove toprearfactorycompartment boltfromthepassengerside with a T40TorxDriver.Keepbolt.
• Looselyattach passanger sidetailgate bracket with factory bolt in top hole. Make sure the tie down opening is
angled toward the driver, not the tailgate; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Alignbracket so it'sparallelwithverticaledge ofcompartment.Tightenfactorybolt atlast!
• Usingthebottomholeinbracketasa guide,drill a5/16"holewith a1/2" drillstopthroughcompartmentandbed wall.
• Installa 1"bolt throughthe bracketand bed wall. Install1" washer and flanged nutand tightensecurely;
BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8.
• Repeatdriverside unlessyoudon'thave a driver'sside cubby. If not,follow the instructionsfordriver'ssideon
nextpage.NOTE: On passenger side ONLY, you will need to add a washer; BAG PREP-MT6 or MT8...
We know it's strange, trust us.
DRIVER SIDE
FACTORY BOLT
PASSENGER SIDE
HELPFUL TIP: Feel free to remove doors of cubbies
so you can still somewhat use them. Use will be
compromised, but hey, life ain't always fair, right?!
HELPFUL TIP:The power outlet can stillbe used if you
inserta flat head pigtailextensioncordBEFORE you
installthe decks.Makesureto havethe outletcapped
to keep water out.
ANGLE TIEDOWN
TOWARD DRIVER
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CAB
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FLANGED
NUT
WASHER
FLANGED
NUT
REALLY OLD DRILL
WE FOUND ONLINE
1" BOLT
1" BOLT
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT6 or MT8 - 53 in-lb.
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PREP BED: TAILGATEBRACKET
(FOR TACOMAS WITH NO DRIVER SIDE TAILGATE CUBBY)
NOTE:DisregardthispageifyouHAVEadriver'ssidetailgatecubby.
• ReferencingdimensionalinfoinDETAILAmarkholelocationsanddrill(2)5/16"holes(withdrillstopsetat.62").
• Referencing DETAIL A install J-hook mounting bracketas shownwith bolts,backing plateand nuts.
Tighten bolts securely. BAGPREP-MT8,BAG TACOMA TD.
DETAIL A
DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY
HOLE DRILLING
DETAIL A
DRIVER'S SIDE ONLY
BOLT INSTALLATION
DRILL 5/16" HOLE 2 PLACES
DRILL STOP
5/16" DRILL BIT
.62"
2.75"
7.5" TO
BOTTOM
OF BED
5.75" FROM
REAR OF BED BOLT
BACKING
PLATE
NUT
DETAIL A
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag PREP-MT8 - 53 in-lb.
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ASSEMBLY: CENTERVERT+CABSIDEVERT
NOTE: Perform the next few steps on a flat surface like a garage floor.
• Attach centerverttocabside vert with fourbolts.Alternate to tighten; BAG S1.
CENTER VERT
CABSIDE VERT
S1
PLACEHOOKON CENTER VERT
OVERNOTCH IN CABSIDEVERT
HELPFUL TIP: BAG S1, a.k.a "BunkerHill," is required
for most of the steps, so keep it close! These bolts are
highlighted throughout instructions in RED.
RECOMMENDED TORQUE:
Bolts in labeled bag S1 - 27 in-lb.
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