Steelcraft Automotive 34120 TAILLIGHT GUARD - Manual

TAILLIGHT GUARD
05-11 NISSAN XTERRA
Page 1 of 2 7/7/11 Rev1 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Taillight Guard 2 4mm x 8.65mm OD x 0.8mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Taillight Guard 4 ST6.3 x 25mm Philips Self-Tapping Screws
2 Support Brackets 2 ST3.5 x 12mm Philips Self-Tapping Screws
2 4mm x 12mm Philips Screws 4 8mm x 16mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. DRILLING IS
REQUIRED.
2. Open the rear door and remove the (2) screws holding the driver side taillight assembly to the
vehicle, (Figure 1). Hold the taillight assembly firmly in both hands and pull straight away from
the body to release the assembly from the factory clips. Be sure to pull straight out to avoid
possible damage to the assembly. Do not twist or tilt the taillight during removal. NOTE: Refer
to the
owner’s manual for more info regarding taillight bulb replacement for taillight removal.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness and set the taillight aside. Select the driver side Taillight Guard
and (1) Support Bracket. Temporarily bolt the Support Bracket to the Guard with (1) 4mm x
12mm Phillips Screw, (Figure 2). Apply a layer of removable tape, (masking tape for example),
around the edge of the opening for the taillight assembly. Hold the Taillight Guard in place on
the vehicle with the Support Bracket flush against the edge of the body protected by the tape.
Bolt the (2) mounting tabs on the Guard to the vehicle with the included (2) ST6.3mm x 25mm
Philips Screws and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figure 3). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Carefully align the guard and Support Bracket to the vehicle. NOTE: Mounting Tabs may move
during shipping. Tabs can be adjusted to better fit the vehicle using a pair of pliers. Protect the
finish on the mounting tabs with a layer of tape when adjusting. Once satisfied with the
placement, mark the location of the Support Bracket onto the masking tape covering the edge
of the body, (Step 3). Drill this location with a 1/16" drill bit, (Figure 4). IMPORTANT: Any
cutting or drilling tool may break or shatter. Government regulations require safety glasses &
equipment at all times when cutting or drilling.
5. Remove the Support Bracket from the Guard. Attach the Support Bracket to the body with the
included (1) ST3.5mm x 12mm Phillips Screw and (1) 4mm Flat Washer, (Figure 5). Tighten
the screw completely. Do not over tighten hardware or damage to the vehicle may result.
6. Plug in the wiring on the taillight assembly and reinstall the taillight.
7. Re-install the Taillight Guard onto the vehicle using the hardware listed in Step 3.
8. Adjust the Taillight Guard properly and tighten all hardware.
9. Repeat Steps 2
– 8 for passenger side Taillight Guard 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.
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 Taillight Guard.