Steelcraft Automotive 71330 SPORT BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SPORT BAR
08-10 FORD ESCAPE
Page 2 of 3 6/11/08 (AM) Rev A
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DO NOT ATTEMPT INSTALLATION ALONE;
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK MAY RESULT.
2. From underside of vehicle, remove the passenger and driver side splash shield and the air valance.
3.
Measure and mark 12 ½” from the outside and towards the inside of each end of the air valance.
NOTE: Do not follow the contour of the air valance when measuring.
Use a hacksaw to cut out 1” gap
on each marked location on the air dam shown in Figure 1 & 2. NOTE: The air valance will be in three
pieces, when re-installing.
4. Trim the splash shields as shown in Figure 3 & 4.
5. Re-Install the splash shields back onto the vehicle, note that one mounting location is missing from
each splash shield. These will be secured beneath the included Mounting Brackets when installed
(Figure 5).
6. Re-install the air valance back to the vehicle. NOTE: The air valance will mount back to the vehicle
using the center factory bolt and the clips (Figure 5).
7. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, locate the two non-threaded factory holes in the bottom of the
cross member and insert driver side “U” Bolt (larger) through factory hole as shown in Figure 5.
8.
Position driver side Mounting Bracket over already inserted “U”-Bolt and installed splash shield. NOTE:
Once the Mounting bracket is fully tightened, it will hold the splash shield in place. Trim and fit the
splash shield and air valance if needed as you installed the Mounting Bracket. You might need to
slightly pull on the air valance towards the front of the vehicle in order to slide the Mounting Bracket
between the splash shield and air valance (Figure 6).
9. Secure the Mounting Bracket to “U” Bolt using (2) 10mm Nylock Nuts and (2) 10mm Flat Washers
(Figure 6). Do not tighten at this time.
10. Repeat steps 7 - 9 for passenger side Mounting Bracket.
11. Determine passenger and driver side Sport Bar Mounting Brackets and hand tighten them to Sport Bar
as shown in Figure 7 using (2) 12-1.75mm x 50mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers, and (2)
12mm Flat Washers.
12. With help position Sport Bar with already installed Brackets on the outer side of Frame Brackets. Use
the included (4) 12mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (4) 12mm Hex Nuts, (4) 12mm Lock Washers, and
(8) 12mm Flat Washers to attach Sport Bar Brackets to Frame Brackets (Figure 8). Do not tighten at
this time.
13. Level and adjust Sport Bar; and then tighten all hardware at this time.
14. 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.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild
soap may be used also to clean the Sport Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sport Bar.
Fig 1 Fig 2