SIDEBARS
2011-13 FORD EXPLORER
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4/27/11 (DP)
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Complete Installation
Fig 10B
(Fig 9) Mark Support Bracket location onto pinch
weld. Carefully drill the location with 7/16" drill
bit. Do not drill and install the Insert until after
the Sidebar has been completely installed,
checked for level and aligned on the vehicle
8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
8mm Flat Washer
8mm Lock Washer
Fig 11
Fig 10A
8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
8mm Flat Washer
Insert Tool
8mm Expanding
Threaded Insert
Fig 10C
Rear
Rear
Rear
Use the assembled tool (Fig 10B) to
hold the Insert fully in place. Tighten
hex bolt in Insert until threads are
pulled up to the top (rim) of the insert
10mm x 30 Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
10mm Nylon Lock Nut
