Tuffy Security 297 User Manual
Attention, Installation instructions

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
JEEP YJ TAILGATE SECURITY ENCLOSURE #297
Call (970) 564-1762 for Technical Support
Please read and fill out the enclosed warranty registration card to activate your warranty.
PARTS CHECKLIST
#1 Lid (with pre-installed edge trim pieces)
#2 Front Panel
SHIPPING PACKAGE CHECKLIST
#4.1 - (2) 5/16-18 x 3/4” CARRIAGE BOLTS
#4.2 - (2) 5/16” WASHERS
#4.3 - (2) 5/16-18 NUTS
TOOLS NEEDED
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1/2” socket
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9/16” socket
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5/8” socket
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Socket wrench
ATTENTION:
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THIS ENCLOSURE WAS DESIGNED FOR A STOCK OEM VEHICLE, ANY MODIFICATIONS MADE
MAY AFFECT THE FIT INCLUDING: CARPET REMOVAL/CHANGES, SEATS, ETC.
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Jeep Wrangler YJ 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.
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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 (3) #5.4 OEM seat belt bracket bolts for each of the #5.8 OEM rear seat belt brackets, as illustrated.
Remove the inboard (2) #5.2 OEM roll bar bolts, as illustrated. (Figure 1)
4. Position the #2 Front Panel in the vehicle and align the obround holes in the mounting flange with the (3) rear seat
belt bracket holes, as illustrated. Re-Install the #5.4 bolts and #5.8 seat belt brackets in their original locations. Do
not tighten bolts at this time. (Figure 1)