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FAQ’s 

1. 

Hardware’s are not of correct size. 

In  GMC /  Chevrolet  truck  model 2006  &  up, customer  needs  to  reuse  the factory  body  bolts to  install  the  bracket.  If your  vehicle is not 

GMC  /  Chevrolet  2006  &  up,  ensure  that  holes  are  not  partially  covered  with  any  plastic  grommet  or  rust?    If  it  is,  remove  the  plastic 

grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation. 

2. 

Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.  

In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver / 

Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue. 

3. 

Products are thumping / rattling after installation. 

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nsure  that  all  required  mounting  brackets  /  hardware’s  are  installed  &  tighten  correctly.  Suggest  using  white  lithium  /  regular  grease 

between the metal to metal contact surfaces. 

4. 

Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors. 

Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide. 

5. 

Missing / Excess Hardware. 

Recheck hardware count as per the part list. 

6. 

Product not installing properly.  

Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.

 

 

 

PARTS IDENTIFICATION GUIDE 

Driver Side tube packed using “Green” color foam sheet. Passenger Side tube packed using “White” color foam sheet

 

No. 

Parts Identification

 

 

Passenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “

PR

” 

Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “

DR

” 

Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “

PC

” 

Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “

DC

” 

Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “

PF

” 

Driver / Left ‘Front’ Bracket marked “

DF

” 

Note: 

 

This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count.  

 

For part count, refer Parts List. 

 

Product / Bracket image is representative and actual design may vary.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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PRODUCT CARE 

 

Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact. 

 

Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product. 

 

Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax.

 Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the 

finish leading to corrosion. 

 

Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for 

Stainless Steel finish.

 

 

Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both 

Stainless Steel and Black finish.

 

Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the 
original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of  fitness for a particular purpose or an 
intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product at our option, when the product  is returned prepaid, 
with  proof  of  purchase.  Alteration  to,  improper  installation,  or  misuse 

of  this  product  voids  the  warranty.  KAO’s  liability  is  limited  to  repair  or 

replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

 

 

Summary of Contents for A7003S/B

Page 1: ... Flat Washers 1 Driver Left Rear Mounting Bracket 6 10mm Lock Washers 1 Passenger Right Rear Mounting Bracket 4 10mm Hex Nuts 1 Driver Left Front Support Bracket 12 8 1 25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts 1 Passenger Right Front Support Bracket 12 8mm ID x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers 2 Center Support Brackets 12 8mm Lock Washers 2 12 1 75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts 5 Oval Nerf Bar Part No A7003S B Fits 2001 2013 Chevrol...

Page 2: ...of hand tools to slowly remove and reinstall body mount bolts on all GM vehicles PROCEDURE CRITICAL INFORMATION If during the removal process it becomes increasingly difficult to unscrew the body mount bolt with hand tools tighten the bolt several rotations to clear the thread locking compound from the threads then reverse direction and continue to unscrew until the body mount bolt is out Repeat t...

Page 3: ... using the factory hex bolts Figure 1 Do not tighten hardware at this time 3 Locate the two factory holes in the bottom of the frame towards the front of the vehicle Insert 1 10mm Nut Plate Figure 2A into the oval hole and line up the threaded nut with the forward round hole Figure 2B NOTE Nut Plate and Support Bracket are not required on 2011 12 25 3500 models Fig 1 Driver side front mounting bra...

Page 4: ... of the Center Support Bracket with the larger mounting hole between the factory body mount and the Center Mounting Bracket Attach the Support Bracket to the body mount using the included 1 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 2 12mm Flat Washers 1 12mm Lock Washer and 1 12mm Hex Nut Figures 5 6 Do not tighten at this time NOTE Larger hole on the Center Support Bracket mounts to body mount 6 Attach the opposite e...

Page 5: ...cket Installation Pictured Fig 7 Complete Installation Front Front NOTE Support Brackets not required on 2011 12 25 3500 Models 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 2 10mm Flat Washers 10mm Lock Washer 10mm Hex Nut 2 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts 2 8mm Lock Washers 2 8mm Flat Washers 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 2 12mm Flat Washers 12mm Lock Washer 12mm Hex Nut 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt 2 12mm Flat Washers 12mm Lock Washer 12mm Hex Nu...

Page 6: ...g White color foam sheet No Parts Identification 1 Passenger Right Rear Bracket marked PR 2 Driver Left Rear Bracket marked DR 3 Passenger Right Center Bracket marked PC 4 Driver Left Center Bracket marked DC 5 Passenger Right Front Bracket marked PF 6 Driver Left Front Bracket marked DF Note This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count For part count refer Parts List Pro...

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