INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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1 PACKAGE CONTENTS and PARTS LIST: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Additional copies of these instructions can also be found on our website at in the section titled How to Install X-Treme Gate. Please Read Before Starting: X-Treme Gate's Installation Instructions are for unmodified bed and tailgate applications on full-size pickup trucks only. X-Treme Gate can be installed over all types of existing bed liners, including sprayed-on and drop-in If your tailgate has a bolted-on bed liner currently attached to it, it is strongly recommended you remove the bolts to prevent scratching or marring your X-Treme Gate back panel during deployment and stowing. If your bed has a tonneau cover, you must consider the clearance issue with support brackets, sliding rails, and locking mechanisms. Your X- Treme Gate can be mounted forward/lower on the tailgate to compensate for this clearance - however, you must compensate for the change in the side panels as well; read through these instructions and note the clearance issues before proceeding with the installation. DISCLAIMER Buyer assumes all risk and liability whatsoever from the installation and use of BR Marketing Group s products. The X-Treme Gate is sold as a truck bed accessory and should not be relied upon as protection for the occupants or vehicle in the event of a collision or roll over. Vehicles equipped with a supplemental restraints system (air bags) deployed by impact should not be modified by any aftermarket product without first consulting the vehicle manufacturer. BR Marketing Group LLC assumes no liability for injury, loss, incidental or consequential damages in the event of a collision or roll over. Neither BR Marketing Group LLC nor its Distributors will be liable for any claims, actions, suit proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Part #: A1 Name: Retainer Posts Part #: A2 Name: Retainer Clip Assemblies Part #: AA Name: 2½ Self-Tapping Screws Qty: 6 X-Treme Gate Housing Cover Slide Out Assembly. The Slide Out Assembly shown here has an optional personalized insert plate installed in the End Panel. To order a personalized insert plate, go to or call us at: 855-GO-XGATE Part #: AB Name: 2 Self-Tapping Screws Qty: 3 Page 1 of 7

2 Part #: A3 Name: 1-1/8 Retainer Clip Springs Qty: 4 Part #: BB Name: 3/4 Self-Tapping Screws Qty: 8 Part #: CC Name: 3/8 Flathead Bolts Qty: 8 Part #: DD Name: Rubber Gasket Strips Part #: EE Name: Retainer Post Gaskets Fig. A Place the X-Treme Gate Housing Cover over the Slide-Out Assembly as shown below in Fig. B Tools Required: Electric Drill 3/4 Drill Bit 1/4 Drill Bit Phillips Head Bit (at least 2 long) Level Center Punch Measuring Tape 2+ wide Masking or Painters Tape Pencil/Marker Razor Knife Small piece of scrap 2x4 lumber (optional but recommended) Fig. B Installing X-Treme Gate: STEP 1. Place the X-TREME GATE Slide-Out Assembly on your open tailgate with the end panel facing down and the side panels folded down. The rounded edge should be towards the back of the tailgate as shown in Fig. A. The Housing Cover, when secured to the tailgate, enables X-Treme Gate s slide-out capability. As the Slide-Out Assembly is pulled out, the upper lip of the back, upper edge will engage with the inside edge of the Housing Cover to create a hinge, allowing the Slide-Out Assembly to fold up and lock in place. When the Slide-Out Assembly is pulled out of the Housing Cover, it will catch slightly. This is by design to prevent the Slide-Out Assembly from inadvertently sliding out while driving with the tailgate down and X-Treme Gate not deployed. Page 2 of 7

3 Center the X-Treme Gate horizontally on the tailgate as shown in Fig. C and ensure at least one-half inch of clearance on each side of the housing cover and the side of the tailgate. Fig. D Fig. C STEP 2. In order to properly position the X-Treme Gate unit from front to back, deploy the end panel/side panel Slide-Out Assembly with the side panels facing into the truck bed. Line up the end of the end panels with the inside wall of the tailgate opening as shown in Fig. D. Use caution as the unit has NOT been attached to the tailgate yet! Preferably and if possible, have a second person hold the Housing Cover in place while the Slid-Out Assembly is deployed in preparation for the remaining steps as shown in Fig. E1. If, however, you are installing the unit alone, hold the Housing Cover in place with one hand on the cover and, while grasping the Slide-Out Assembly in the center with the other hand, carefully deploy the Slide-Out assembly out from underneath the Housing Cover as showing Fig E2. Fig. E1 Fig. E2 If the top of the Slide-Out Assembly s End Panel aligns approximately 1 from the rear edge as shown in Fig. F1 then continue to Step 3. Otherwise, adjust the position of the X-Treme Gate Housing until the entire unit is centered on the tailgate, both front-to-back and side-to-side, and allow the Side Panels to extend into the truck bed as shown in Fig. F2. Page 3 of 7

4 STEP 4. Fig. F1 Using the drill and Philips head bit, insert the three 2 self-tapping screws (Part # AB) into the front block in the order shown in Fig H. If you do NOT have a bed liner, then be sure to remove the X-Treme Gate Housing unit and clean away all metal shavings. Next, lay the rubber gasket strips (Part # DD) under the end blocks, and re-attach the Housing Unit. Fig. F2 STEP 3. Attach the X-Treme Gate Housing unit to the tailgate using the six 2.5 self-tapping screws (Part #AA). Use the drill fitted with a Philips head bit to insert them in the order shown in Fig. G. It is important to keep the X-Treme Gate completely stationary and in place during this process!! Fig. H STEP 5. With the X-Treme Gate attached and stowed away, close the tailgate. Using a pencil and masking tape, mark the right-side posts along the front edge of the housing 15" from the floor of the bed as shown in Fig. I. Fig. G Fig. I Page 4 of 7

5 STEP 6. Open the tailgate and pull out the Slide Out Assembly from the housing unit. Lift both side panels to a vertical position and rotate the assembly forward until the side panels are even with the inside of the truck bed wall. Provided you have 1/2 or more of clearance on each side as noted in Fig C, mark a point approx 2 from the top and 2 from the front (i.e. into the truck bed) on the side panel. Using a hammer and center punch, tap the marked point to create a dimple for the drill bit to rest in. With the 3/4 drill bit and while using the scrap wood as a backer, rest the bit in the dimple then drill and countersink a hole in the Side Panel. If you do NOT have adequate clearance on the sides, then drill the hole at a point where the retainer post will be positioned completely in front of your marked line. To ensure the retainer clip operates smoothly, it is important to remove all loose plastic particles and debris from the hole s edges with a blade or knife as shown in Fig. J STEP 7. Place a large strip of the masking tape or painters tape over the end panel s 3/4 drilled hole as shown in Fig. K. Then poke your finger through the tape covering the drilled hole to make the hole visible. Next, take a Retainer Clip Assembly (Part #A2) and position it so its rounded end lines up with the right side of the hole drilled in the Side Panel as shown in Fig. K. Making sure the Retainer Clip is parallel to the top of the Side Panel, use a pencil or a marker to mark position of the four holes in the retainer clip on the side panel as shown in Fig. K Remove the Retainer Clip and, using the 1/4 drill bit and the scrap wood as a backer, drill and countersink the four holes in the Side Panel. Remove the masking/painters tape. It is important to again remove all loose plastic debris from the hole s edges with a blade or knife as shown in Fig. J Fig. J Fig. K Page 5 of 7

6 After drilling the four holes for the Retainer Clip, DO NOT attach the Retainer Clip yet! Continue to Step 8. STEP 8. Hold the Side Panel against the side post of the truck bed, making sure the top of the Side Panel is level (parallel) to the ground and the Slide-Out Assembly s End Panel (see photo on Pg. 1) upright and vertical See Fig. L. Place masking/painters tape on the truck bed s side post where the two rear holes drilled in the Side Panel in Step 7 overlap it. Using a pencil, mark the tape through those two rear holes. STEP 9. Place the Retainer Post's (Part # A1) two rear holes over the two marks on the side post with the "tapered end" of the retainer post's base plate pointing to the front of the truck bed (i.e. toward the tailgate). Make sure the post itself is just in front of the mark made in Step 5 if you do NOT have clearance on the sides of the X-Treme Gate when the tailgate is closed. If you do not have a bed liner, place the retainer post over a rubber gasket (Part #EE) and attach the post using the four 3/4 flat head self-tapping screws (Part # BB) with the drill and Philips head bit. If you do have a bed liner, the retainer post may be mounted directly onto it without the rubber gasket. See Fig. M To ensure the Side Panel s ability to open and close smoothly, a slight gap should exist between the Side Panel and the Housing Cover when the Side Panel is level as shown in Fig. L Fig. L Fig. M Page 6 of 7

7 STEP 10. Assemble the Retainer Clip (Part #A2) by placing the Slide inside the slide channel and inserting two Retainer Clip Springs (Part #A3) under the slide in the slide s opening and the hole in the slide assembly. See Fig. N Mount the Retainer Clip on the inner side of the side panels by aligning the mounting holes and inserting four 3/8 Flat Head Screws (Part # CC) from the outer side of the side panel - see Fig. O Be careful to hold the retainer clip together while mounting and attaching it to prevent the assembly from separating. Fig. O The installation of one of X-Treme Gate s two Side Panels is now complete. Test its operation by deploying the X-Treme Gate, opening the Side Panels, folding the End Panel up to a vertical position, and attaching the Side Panel to the Retainer Post by pulling back the spring-loaded Retainer Clip to open it, placing it over the Retainer Post, then releasing the clip to lock securely onto the post. Next, lower and store the X-Treme Gate by pulling back the spring-loaded Retainer Clip and releasing the side panel from the Retainer Post. Rotate the side panel back toward you to fold the gate s end panel down, fold the side panels over and down onto the end panel, and push the gate assembly into the housing unit to stow it. STEP 11. Repeat Steps 5-10 on the other Side Panel to complete the installation of your new X-Treme Gate! Fig. N Have Questions or Need Help? us at installation_support@xtremegate.com or call us toll free at 855-GO-XGATE ( ) Page 7 of 7