Steelcraft Automotive 430909 5 OVAL SIDE BAR - Manual

5IN STRAIGHT SIDEBAR
05-11 TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB
Page 1 of 2 9/21/10 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
1 Driver Sidebar 1 Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket
1 Passenger Sidebar 1 Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 24 8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 24 8mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Middle Mounting Bracket 24 8mm ID x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Middle Mounting Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY.
2. Starting on the driver side front of the vehicle, remove the existing (2) factory bolts, (or plastic plugs), on
the side panel located by the front tire opening, (Figure 1). This will be the mounting location for the
driver side front Mounting Bracket. Partially attach the front Mounting Bracket to the vehicle using the
included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 2).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
3. Remove the two factory bolts, (or plastic plugs), along the side panel closest to the front Bracket to
mount the center Bracket, (Figure 2), and the very last two factory bolts, (or plastic plugs), along the
side panel to mount the rear Bracket, (Figure 3). Partially attach center and rear Brackets to the vehicle
with hardware listed in Step 2.
4. Carefully place the driver Side Bar onto the Brackets. Align the holes on the bottom of the Side Bar with
the holes on the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Side Bar to the Mounting Brackets with the included (6)
8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (6) 8mm Lock Washers and (6) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figures 2 - 4). Do not
tighten at this time.
5. Level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for Passenger Sidebar installation.
7. 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/Left
Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left
Center
Mounting
Bracket
Driver/Left Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/
Right Rear
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger/
Right
Center
Mounting
Bracket
Passenger/Right Front
Mounting Bracket