TOYOTA PT392-35240 Bed Extender Instructions

TOYOTA PT392-35240 Bed Extender

Specifications:

• Product: Toyota Tacoma Bed Extender
• Part Number: PT392-35240
• Compatibility: All 2024 Tacoma and newer models

Product Usage Instructions

Kit Contents:

• Assembled assembly
• Hardware Bag
• Installation Instructions
• Care Card

Hardware Bag Contents:

• 6 x 3/16 Rivets
• 1 x Rivet tool

Additional Items Required For Installation:

• Center Punch
• Drill with 6.0 mm Drill Bit
• Torque Wrench
• Deburring Tool
• Rivet tool
• Shop Vacuum
• Sealant (3M Autobody Sealant or equivalent)

Installation Instructions:

1. Install Mounting Brackets following the provided Installation Procedures.
2. Wear safety glasses during installation to ensure safety.
3. Locate and mark the thread mounting holes on the passenger side D-Pillar using a center punch.
4. Drill the three holes through the marked center point with a 6.0 mm drill bit.
5. Debur the drilled holes and apply sealant around them.
6. Ensure correct bracket orientation for driver and passenger sides.
7. Prepare the rivet gun tool with electrical or friction tape on the shaft to avoid damage to painted brackets.

FAQ:

1. Q: What tools are recommended for installation?
   A: Center Punch, Drill with 6.0 mm Drill Bit, Torque Wrench, Deburring Tool, Rivet tool, Shop Vacuum, Sealant (3M Autobody Sealant or equivalent).

2. Q: What vehicles is this bed extender compatible with?
   A: This bed extender is compatible with all 2024 Toyota Tacoma and newer models.

Kit Contents

Hardware Bag Contents

Additional Items Required For Installation

Conflicts

Recommended Tools

General Applicability
All 2024 Tacoma and newer

Recommended Sequence of Application

*Mandatory

Vehicle Service Parts (may be required for reassembly)

Legend

• STOP: Damage to the vehicle may occur. Do not proceed until process has been complied with.
• OPERATOR SAFETY: Use caution to avoid risk of injury.
• ****CAUTION: A process that must be carefully observed in order to reduce the risk of damage to the accessory/vehicle and to ensure a quality installation.
• ****TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: Used in Figures calls out the specific tools and equipment recommended for this process.
• REVISION MARK: This mark highlights a change in installation with respect to previous issue.
• SAFETY TORQUE: This mark indicates that torque is related to safety.
• REGULATORY MARK: This mark indicates the component is related to regulatory compliance Care must be taken when installing this accessory to ensure damage does not occur to the vehicle. The installation of this accessory should follow approved guidelines to ensure a quality installation.

These guidelines can be found in the “Accessory Installation Practices” document.

This document covers such items as:-

• Vehicle Protection (use of covers and blankets, cleaning chemicals, etc.).
• Safety (eye protection, rechecking torque procedure, etc.).
• Vehicle Disassembly/Reassembly (panel removal, part storage, etc.).
• Electrical Component Disassembly/Reassembly (battery disconnection, connector removal, etc.).

Please see your Toyota dealer for a copy of this document.

Install Mounting Brackets.

• Follow the Installation Procedures and be careful not to scratch the vehicle.
• During installation, always wear safety glasses.
• Bracket installation.
  1. Locate the thread mounting holes on the passenger side D-Pillar.
  2. Using the center punch, carefully mark the center of the three mounting holes (Fig. 1-1).
  3. Drill the three holes through the center point just marked with a 6.0 mm drill bit (Fig. 1-2). Set drill stop to 1″ (Fig. 1-3).
  4. Debur the holes just drilled and apply sealant around the holes.
  • deburred, and sealant is applied, remove the vehicle protection and vacuum and shavings in the bed.
  5. Ensure bracket orientation is correct, see Fig 1-4 shows driver side and Fig 1-5 shows passenger side.
  6. Prepare the rivet gun tool. Apply electrical tape or friction tape to tool shaft to avoid damage to painted brackets. See Fig. 1-6, light shade shows taped area.
  7. Using the rivet gun or handheld rivet tool, and the shoulder spacer, secure the three rivets (Fig. 1-7).
  • Figure 1-7 shows the handheld rivet tool no shoulder spacer.
  • Figures 1-8 and 1-9 show a rivet gun with the shoulder spacer.
  8. Use the supplied rivet tool when securing the rivets shown in figure 1-8 & 1-9.
  9. Repeat steps 1-10 for the passenger’s side.

Install Bed Extender

NOTE: Do not allow bare metal to be exposed.

1. To install, rotate the Bed Extender 55º from the tailgate and slide the pivots into mounting brackets as shown in (Fig. 2-1).
   • UAdjust the strap length and position, to allow locking strap buckles to lock into the tailgate (Fig. 2-2). Listen for an audible “click” to ensure the buckle is properly inserted into the tailgate latch on both sides.
   • To remove, rotate Bed Extender 55°from tailgate and slide pivots out of mounting brackets. Make sure that the two straps are facing rearward.
     NOTE: It is normal for the Bed Extender to have some resistance when first rotated in the bracket.
     NOTE: Tapping with excessive force may damage the bed extender and/or vehicle. Be careful not to scratch the center tubes.
     Operation of Angled Bracket

Care Card

• Rotate the Bed Extender 180° so that it is resting in the bed of the truck and not on the tailgate.
• Close the tailgate.
• Place care card into glove box (Fig 3-1).

Check:
Accessory Function Checks

• Bed extender adjustment.
• Tailgate strap adjustment.

Vehicle Function Checks

• Upright foot positioning on tailgate.

Look For:
Bed extender pivot point must rest in mounting brackets.
Tailgate straps must be able to lock into tailgate locks.
Ensure that upright feet sit properly on tailgate edge.

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