Steelcraft Automotive 79060 SPORT BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SPORT BAR
2012-13 ML SERIES MERCEDES BENZ
EXCLUDES AMG MODELS
Page 2 of 5 11/20/12 (DP)
4. Next, select (1) Support Bracket, (Figure 9). Bolt the slotted end of the Support Bracket to the inside of
the plate on the crossmember with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock
Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 10A). IMPORTANT: Depending on model year, it may be
necessary to bolt the top of the Support Bracket to the outside of the plate on the crossmember,
(Figure 10B). Make sure that the Support Bracket is as straight up and down and flat against the
Bracket as possible. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Repeat Steps 2 – 4 for passenger side Bracket installation.
6. Hold the plastic splash guard up in position against the bottom of the Frame Mounting Brackets,
(Figure 11A). Mark the area that needs to be removed from the splash guard to clear the Brackets.
Check the location carefully and cut only the minimum amount of plastic from the splash guard to clear
the Brackets, (Figure 11B). Once the slots have been checked for clearance, slide the splash guard
over the Brackets but do install the factory hardware-leave cover completely loose.
7. Select the driver side Sport Bar Mounting Bracket, (Figures 12 & 13). Hold the Bracket up to the
outside of the Frame Bracket. Bolt the Sport Bar Bracket to the rear hole in the Frame Bracket with (1)
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut,
(Figure 14).
8. Line up the lower hole in the Support Bracket with the inside of the Frame Mounting Bracket, (Figures
12 & 14). Insert (1) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt and (1) 12mm Flat Washer into the forward hole in the
Frame Bracket and through the Sport Bar Bracket and Support Bracket. Secure with (1) 12mm Flat
Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 14). Do not tighten at this time.
9. Level and adjust the Sport Bar properly and tighten all hardware.
10. Bolt the splash guard in place with the factory hardware.
11. 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 Sport Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sport Bar.
DRIVER SIDE INSTALLATION PICTURED
(Fig 1) Remove plastic cover
Fig 2
Remove factory clip
nut from crossmember