2005 Toyota Tacoma Owners Manual - Page 247

05 02.25 -Tie- down cleats CAUTION When you secure cargo with the deck rails, be sure follow the instructions below in order to avoid the cargo coming loose: D Do not install accessories (tie- down cleats, storage boxes, etc.) at more than the following number of locations per deck rail: Side rail: Short deck-Max. 3 locations Long deck-Max. 4 locations Headboard rail: Max. 3 locations LS10055a LS10056a 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) D Spread out tie- down/support locations evenly along the length of the rails. 1: Locking plate 2: Thumb wheel 3: Tie- down cleat The deck rail system enables you to insert and move tie- down cleats to their best location along deck rails to secure a load. 1: Deck rail 2: Detent 3: Locking plate INSTALLING THE TIE- DOWN CLEAT: 1. Loosen the thumb wheel in a counterclockwise motion, and depress the wheel so locking plate maintains 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) gap. D Do not exceed a total tensile load of 200 kg (440 lb.) per deck rail. D To prevent luggage or cargo from sliding forward during braking, make sure the deck rail accessories such as storage box are securely attached on the deck rails. 2005 TACOMA from Mar. '05 Prod. (OM35862U) 247