Steelcraft Automotive 220420 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SIDEBAR
05-10 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
06-11 COMMANDER W/5-PASSENGER SEATING W/O REAR A/C
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mounting hole, (with welded nut), at this time. Leave the hex bolt in the top of the Mount loose to allow
the bottom of the Mounting Bracket to tilt forward.
7. Carefully unwrap the Sidebars and select the driver Sidebar. IMPORTANT: To determine driver
Sidebar, note that one bent end on the Sidebar is longer than the other. The longer bent end will bolt to
the rear Mounting Bracket first. Loosely attach the Sidebar to the previously inserted (1) 1/2
” x 2” Hex
Bolt and Washers in the rear bracket, (Figure 4 & 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
8. Hold the front of the Sidebar up to the front Bracket. Bolt the Sidebar to the Bracket with the included
(1) 1/2 ” x 2” Hex Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer and (1) 1/2” Flat Washer inserted through the back of the
Bracket and into the Sidebar, (Figure 5). Do not tighten at this time.
9. Next, move back to the Rear Bracket. Insert (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer, and
(1) 10mm Flat Washer through the lower hole in the rear Bracket and into the welded nut on the Nut
Plate, (Figure 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
10. Level and adjust the Side Bar and tighten all hardware.
11. Repeat Steps 2 - 10 for passenger/right Sidebar installation.
12. 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 the Sidebar.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Insert Double Nut Plate into the large round hole. Line
up the welded hex nuts with the round and oval hole.
(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(2) 10mm Lock Washers
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
Fig 1A
Fig 2
Fig 1B
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