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PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
1.
Start the installation under the driver/left side of the vehicle. Locate the front (3) factory studs along the
inner side of the body panel,
(Figure 1)
.
IMPORTANT:
Use a wire brush or thread die to remove paint
buildup on the threaded studs before continuing with installation.
2.
Select the driver/left Front Mounting Bracket,
(Figure 2)
. Place the Bracket over the studs with the flat
side against the body panel. Attach the Bracket to the (3) factory studs with (3) 8mm Flat Washers and
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Figures 2 & 3)
. Leave Bracket loose at this time.
3.
Locate the front body mount next to the installed Bracket,
(Figure 4)
. Remove the body bolt and
washer,
(Figure 5)
.
NOTE:
Clean threads on body bolt to remove paint buildup before reinstalling.
4.
Select the driver/left Front Support Bracket,
(Figure 6)
. Reuse the factory body bolt and washer to
attach the upper slot in the Support Bracket to the body mount.
(Figures 7 & 8)
.
5.
Move to the rear mounting location,
(Figure 9)
. Repeat
Steps 1—4
to attach the driver/left Rear
Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket,
(Figure 10)
.
6.
Carefully unwrap and select (1) Sidebar. With assistance, line up the front end of the tube with the front
Bracket,
(Figure 11)
. Attach the front end of the Sidebar to the Front Brackets with the included 1/2”
Hex Bolt, 1/2” Lock Washer and 1/2” Flat Washer,
(Figures 11 & 12)
. Do not tighten hardware.
7.
Move to the rear of the Sidebar. Repeat
Step 6
to attach the Sidebar to the rear Brackets,
(Figure 13)
.
8.
Level and adjust the Sidebar as necessary and fully tighten all hardware.
9.
Repeat
Steps 1—8
for passenger/right Sidebar.
10.
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment
, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. Mild soap
may be used also to clean the Sidebar.
Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 2) Attach flat side of Driver/left Front
Mounting Bracket to side of inner body panel
Front
Front
(Fig 1) Driver/left front mounting location
