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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 from the threaded studs before continuing with installation.
2.
Select (1) Driver/left Front Mounting Bracket,
(Figure 2)
.
NOTE
: Driver/left front and
passenger/right rear Brackets are the same. 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
for Driver/left Rear
Mounting Bracket and Driver/left Rear Support Bracket installation,
(Figures 10—12)
.
6.
Carefully unwrap and select the Driver/left 3” Sidebar. Use the illustration above to help identify
the correct Sidebar. With assistance, line up the front end of the tube with the front Bracket,
(Figure 13)
. 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 13 & 14)
. Do not tighten hardware.
7.
Move to the rear of the Sidebar. Repeat
Step 6
to attach the Sidebar to the rear Brackets,
(Figures 15 & 16)
.
8.
Level and adjust the Sidebar as necessary and fully tighten all hardware.
9.
Repeat
Steps 1—8
for passenger/right Bracket and Sidebar installation.
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) Driver/left side Front Mounting
Bracket attached to Side Panel illustrated
Front
(Fig 1) Driver/left side front mounting location
Front
