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INSTALLING GAP FILLER
THE FORD RANGER TRUCK BED HAS A GAP BETWEEN THE SIDE PLASTIC
BED RAIL CAPS AND THE FRONT BULKHEAD
Here is a solution tested by the Truck Accessories Group Engineering and Technical Support
teams. Steps should be followed on both sides of the vehicle.
MATERIALS REQUIRED
q As Needed: 50/50 Isopropyl Alcohol and
Clean Cloth / Alcohol Prep Pad(s)
INSTALLATION STEPS
1. Locate gaps in the bed.
2. Clean top surfaces of bed and bed caps.
3. Cut putty/butyl tape into a 6” piece and
place on front bulkhead.
4. Fold putty/butyl tape into thirds, approximately 2” from bed cap.
5. Compact putty/butyl tape and create a transition from bed cap to front rail.
6. Cut another piece of putty/butyl tape 6” long and fold in half.
7. Compact putty/butyl tape and create a transition from bed cap to front rail.
8. Cut a 1” piece of putty/butyl tape and place on outside of bed to cover the hole in
inside of the rail.
9. Locate gap in the front of the bed.
10. Cut and place 2” piece of putty/butyl tape over gap.
Clean top surfaces of bed and bed
caps.
Cut putty/butyl tape into a 6” piece
and place on front bulkhead.
Fold putty/butyl tape into thirds,
approximately 2” from bed cap.
Compact putty/butyl tape and create a transition from bed cap to front rail.
Locate gap in front of bed. Cut and
place a 2” piece of putty/butyl tape
over gap.
Putty/butyl tape