Steelcraft Automotive 214000 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

3" SIDEBARS
2013 FORD ESCAPE
Page 2 of 7 9/26/12 (DP)
the T-Bolt 90-degrees so that the plate is across the slot. Thread the Retainer down until it is tight
against the floor panel. The Retainer is designed to help hold the T-Bolt in place during Bracket
installation.
Next, insert (1) 10mm x 35mm Large T-Bolt with (1) Plastic Retainer into the outer oval hole in the
floor panel next to the pinch weld as previously described, (Fig. 2B & 3).
b. Passenger side front Bracket installation:
IMPORTANT-Repeat the previous Step 2a for passenger side Bracket installation but note that
the inner mounting tab on the front Bracket will use (1) 10mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt Plate,
(same bolt plate as used on center and rear Brackets), inserted into a round hole in place of the
10mm Small T-Bolt, (Fig. 2B, 4 & 5). Do not use the Small T-Bolt for passenger side Bracket.
3. Hang the driver side Front Bracket from the T-Bolts with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock
Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Fig. 6). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
4. Release the plastic clips attaching the lower plastic rocker panel cover to the body, (Fig. 7).
5. Measure 40" back from the bottom corner of the wheel opening to locate the correct factory hole under
the plastic rocker cover for the center Bracket, (Fig. 8). Pull plastic cover outward to access the hole,
(Fig. 10). Partially thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto (1) 10mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt Plate,
(Fig. 9). Insert Bolt Plate into the round hole and thread the Retainer down against the body, (Fig. 10).
6. Select the driver side center Bracket, (Fig. 11A). Insert the Center Bracket into the approximate
position, (Fig. 11B). Mark the Bracket location on the bottom edge of the plastic cover, (Fig. 12). Cut a
small slot in the bottom edge of the cover to clear the Bracket. Bolt the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1)
10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Fig. 13). Do not tighten hardware
at this time.
7. Move to the rear location and remove the plastic cover on the floor panel, (Fig. 14). Locate the small
round hole under the plastic rocker cover, (Fig. 16). Select (1) 10mm x 30mm Button Head Bolt Plate
and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer (Fig. 15). Insert the Bolt Plate into the round hole as described in Step
5, (Fig. 16 & 17).
8. Next, locate the large round hole in the floor panel. Insert (1) 12mm x 35mm Bolt Plate into the large
round hole and out the smaller hole toward the front, (Fig. 18 & 19). Slide the driver side Rear Bracket
under the plastic rocker cover and over the (2) Bolt Plates, (Fig. 20). Secure the Bracket to the outer
10mm Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Attach
the Bracket to the Larger 12mm Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1)
12mm Hex Nut. , (Fig. 20). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
9. Hold the plastic cover removed in Step 7, up in position. Trace the location of the rear Bracket onto the
cover, (Fig. 21). Carefully cut the cover to clear the Bracket, (Fig. 22A & 22B). IMPORTANT: Cut as
little as possible from the cover. Do not cut off the mounting area for the factory hardware, (Fig. 22B).
Reinstall the plastic cover and all plastic clips holding the bottom of the rocker cover to the body panel.
Check the direction of the cradles on all Brackets before proceeding, (Fig. 23).
10. Carefully unwrap and select the driver Sidebar. Place the Sidebar in position on top of the (3) Brackets.
NOTE: It may be necessary to loosen the Brackets slightly to line up the cradles with the threaded
inserts in the Sidebars. Bolt the Sidebar to the Brackets with (6) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (6) 8mm Lock
Washers and (6) 8mm flat washers, (Fig. 24).
11. Level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
12. Repeat Steps 2
– 11 for passenger Sidebar installation. NOTE: See specific passenger side front
Bracket installation info in Step 2b.
13. 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.