Steelcraft Automotive 221600 3 ROUND SIDE BAR - Manual (Page 2)

SIDEBAR
06-11 JEEP COMMANDER
7-PASSENGER W/REAR A/C ONLY
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into the threaded end of the Nut Plate, (Figure 4). NOTE: Do not attach the Bracket to the lower
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.
6. Carefully unwrap the Sidebars and select the correct Sidebar. IMPORTANT: To determine the correct
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.
7. 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, (Figures 5-Driver & 9-Passenger side). Do not tighten at this time.
8. 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.
9. Level and adjust the Side Bar and tighten all hardware.
10. Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. Remove the two factory bolts on the cover over the air
conditioning lines located by the front fender, (Figure 7). Hold the passenger front Mounting Bracket in
position over the (2) holes and secure it using the factory hex bolts, (Figure 8). Do not tighten hardware
at this time.
11. Repeat Steps 3 - 9 to continue passenger 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 Front Bracket Installation Pictured
Insert Double Nut Plate into the large round hole. Line
up the welded hex nuts with the round and oval hole.
Fig 1A
Fig 1B
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