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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDEBAR
2013 TOYOTA RAV4
PART#202018-2/202018
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2013 TOYOTA RAV4
PARTS LIST:
Qty Description Qty Description
1 Driver/Left Tube Assembly 2 10-1.50mm x 40mm Carriage Bolts
1 Passenger/Right Tube Assembly 2 10mm Rectangular Washers
1 Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket 2 10-1.50mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
1 Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket 10 10mm x 27mm x 3mm Flat Washer
1 Driver/Left Front Support Bracket 8 10mm Lock Washer
1 Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket 8 10-1.5mm Hex Nut
1 Driver/Left Rear Bracket 8 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolt
1 Passenger/Right Rear Bracket 8 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washer
4 10-1.5mm x 50mm T-Bolt 8 8mm Lock Washer
6 10mm Plastic Retainers
Passenger/Right
Rear Mounting
Bracket
Passenger/Right Front
Support Bracket
(4) 10mm x 50mm
T-Bolts
Driver/Left Front
Support Bracket
Driver/Left Rear
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Front
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Sidebar
(2) 10mm Carriage Bolts
(2) 10mm Rectangular Washers
Driver/Left Front
Support Bracket
Driver/Left Sidebar
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Starting on the driver side of the vehicle, locate and remove the factory round and oval rubber
plugs in the bottom of the body panel located closest to the front tire opening, (Figures 1 & 2).
Select (1) 10mm x 45mm Carriage Bolt, (1) 10mm Rectangular Washer and (1) 10mm Plastic
Retainer, (Figure 3A). Slide the Rectangular Washer onto and over the square shoulder on
the Carriage Bolt. Thread the Retainer part way onto the Bolt. NOTE: The Plastic Retainer is
designed to help hold the Bolt in place during Bracket installation. Insert the Carriage Bolt with
Rectangular Washer and Retainer into the inner round hole in the floor panel. Line up the
Carriage Bolt with the center of the hole and the Rectangular Washer across the hole. Pull the
Carriage Bolt down through the slot in the Washer. Thread the Retainer down tight against the
floor panel, (Figure 3B).
3. Select (1) T-Bolt and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer, (Figure 4A). Insert the T-Bolt up into the oval
hole and rotate it 90-degrees so that the block is across the oval hole. Thread the Plastic
Retainer onto the T-Bolt and tight against the floor panel, (Figure 4B).
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4. Next, select the driver side Front Bracket. Secure the Front Bracket to the T-Bolt first with (1)
10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 5). Snug but do
not tighten the hardware at this time.
5. Select the driver side Front Support Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the inner 10mm
Carriage Bolt with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut,
(Figures 5). Leave hardware loose. Line up the slot in the Support Bracket with the slot in the
Front Mounting Bracket. Bolt the Support Bracket to the front of the Mounting Bracket with (1)
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex
Nut. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Move along the side of the vehicle to the rear mounting location, (Figure 6). Remove the oval
rubber plug. Select (1) T-Bolt and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer, (Figure 7A). Insert the T-Bolt up
into the oval hole and rotate 90-degrees so that the block is across the oval hole. Thread the
Plastic Retainer onto the T-Bolt and tight against the floor panel as described in Step 2,
(Figure 7B).
7. Select the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket. Hang the Rear Bracket from the T-Bolt with (1)
10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 8). Snug but do
not tighten the hardware at this time.
8. Select and unwrap the driver Sidebar. Carefully place the Sidebar onto the two Brackets. Line
up the threaded inserts in the bottom of the Sidebar with the cradles on the Brackets. Bolt the
Sidebar to the Brackets with (4) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm
Flat Washers, (Figures 8 & 9). Do not tighten hardware.
9. Align and adjust the Sidebar Brackets as necessary and tighten all hardware
10. Repeat Steps 2 – 9 for the passenger Sidebar installation.
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 Sidebar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebar.
Driver Side Installation Pictured
Front
Remove (2) plugs
Front
Fig 2
(Fig 1) Driver side front mounting location pictured
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Fig 3B
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Lock Washers
(2) 10mm Hex Nuts
Fig 5
Driver Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 4A) 10mm T-Bolt
10mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Hex Nut
Front
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10mm x 40mm Carriage Bolt
10mm Rectangular Washer
10mm Plastic Retainer
Fig 3A
Front
(Fig 4B) Driver side front location pictured
Rear
Fig 6
Remove plug
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Driver Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 7A) 10mm T-Bolt
Rear
10mm Flat Washer
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Hex Nut
Fig 7B
Rear
(2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers
Front
(Fig 8) Driver side Rear Bracket pictured
Fig 9
Complete Installation
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