Steelcraft Automotive 290207 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual

SIDEBAR
98-05 MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS
Tony Page 1 of 4 7/18/2011 Rev2 (DP)
Only use the shorter (2)
14mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
in these mounting holes
PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Sidebar 4 1/2“ x 1-1/2“OD x 1/8" Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Sidebar 4 1/2“ Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 10 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 2 14mm x 30mm Hex Bolts (Front Brackets Only)
1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket 24 14mm x 44mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket 12 14mm Lock Washers
4 1/2“ x 2“ Hex Bolts 12 14mm Hex Nuts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFO.
2. Remove the factory hex bolts securing the plastic rocker panel cover on the driver side to the vehicle, (Fig 9).
Place the cover on a clean surface.
3. Position the driver side front bracket up to the underside of the body mount-frame channel, (Fig 1). Bolt the
Bracket to the back of the frame channel with (2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (4) 14mm Flat Washers, (2) 14mm
Lock Washers and (2) 14mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 2). Insert (1) 14mm x 30mm Shorter Hex Bolt with (2) 14mm Flat
Washers , (1) 14mm Lock Washer and (1) 14mm Hex Nut into the front tab on the Mounting Bracket and into
the frame channel. Do not tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: Only use the (2) shorter 14mm x 30mm
Hex Bolts in the forward mounting location for the driver side and passenger side Front Mounting Brackets.
4. Next, install the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket, (Fig 3), as per the directions in Step 3 with the included (3)
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (6) 14mm Flat Washers, (3) 14mm Lock Washers and (3) 14mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 4).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Select the driver Sidebar and carefully place it in position on top of the Brackets. Bolt the Sidebar to the
Brackets with the included (2) 1/2" x 2" Hex Bolts, (2) 1/2" Lock Washers and (2) 1/2" Flat Washers, (Fig 9).
6. Align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 2
– 6 for passenger Sidebar installation, (Figures 5 - 9).
8. 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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean Sidebar.
Passenger/Right
Side Rear
Mounting
Bracket (shorter
bracket)
Driver/Left Side
Rear Mounting
Bracket (shorter
bracket)
Driver/Left Side Front
Mounting Bracket
(longer bracket) Passenger/Right
Side Front Mounting
Bracket (longer
bracket)
Driver/Left
Sidebar
Passenger/Right
Sidebar
Front
Rear