Dee Zee DZ371239 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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PART #DZ 371237 /DZ 371239
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PARTS LIST:
1
Driver/Left Sidebar
4
13mm ID x 68mm OD x 5mm Large Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Sidebar
4
1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolts
2
Front Mounting Brackets
4
1/2” Lock Washers
2
Rear Mounting Brackets
4
1/2” ID x 1 1/2” OD x 1/8” Flat Washers
1
Driver Side Front Support Bracket
8
10-1.50mm x 30mm Bolt Plates
1
Passenger Side Front Support Bracket
8
10mm Plastic Retainers
1
Driver Side Rear Support Bracket (long)
8
10mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger Side Rear Support Bracket (long)
8
10mm ID x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
4
12-1.75mm x 120mm Gr. 10.9 Hex Bolts
8
10mm Hex Nuts
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. From underside of vehicle remove the sealing tape covering the factory holes on the passenger side inner rocker panel, (Figure 1). These are located by the front and rear tire.
3. Thread a Plastic Retainer partially (half way) onto a Bolt Plate, (Figure 2A). Insert the Bolt Plate into
the factory slot and twist Bolt Plate to a 45˚ angle across the opening, (Figure 2B). Once the Bolt Plate is properly installed, hold the threaded end with one hand and tighten the Plastic Retainer against the inner body panel, Figure 2C). IM P O R T A N T: The Plastic Retainer is designed to prevent the Bolt Plate from falling into the body cavity and to aid Mounting Bracket installation.
4. Repeat Step 3 remaining Bolt Plate installation.
5. Select a front Mounting Bracket and position it onto the previously installed Bolt Plates. Secure it with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 3).
6. Remove the factory front body mount bolt. Select the passenger front Support Bracket and place the straight bend against body mount. Partially hang Support Bracket with factory body mount bolt (Figures 4 & 5). NOTE: The twisted bend on the Support Bracket mounts to the Mounting Bracket.
7. Repeat steps 2-6 for rear Mounting Bracket installation.
8. Line up slot in the Support Bracket with the slot in the Mounting Bracket. Position the front of the
passenger Sidebar up to the front Mounting Bracket. Secure the Support Bracket and Sidebar to the
IMPORTANT! Depending on model year, the factory body mount bolt may be too short for proper Support Bracket installation. If necessary, replace the factory body mount bolts and washers with the supplied 12-1.75mm x 120mm Hex Bolts and 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washers. See Page 3 for an example and more information. It is the installer's responsibility to determine the correct hardware for proper installation.
(2) Front Mounting Brackets
(2) Rear Mounting Brackets
Straight end bolts to the body mount
Twisted end bolts to the Mounting Bracket
(8) 10mm x 30mm Bolt Plates (pictured w/10mm Plastic Retainer)
Passenger side front support bracket
Driver side front support bracket
Passenger side rear support bracket
Driver side rear support bracket
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Mounting Bracket with (1) 1/2” x 2” Hex Bolt, (1) 1/2” Lock Washer and (1) 1/2" Flat Washer, (Figure 4
& 5). Do not tighten at this time. Repeat this step for rear Sidebar mounting.
9. Level and align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
10. Repeat steps 2-9 for driver Sidebar installation.
11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure 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.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Remove sealing tape
10mm Bolt Plate 10mm Plastic Retainer
Fig 1
10mm Bolt Plate 10mm Plastic Retainer
Fig 2B
Partially thread Plastic Retainer onto Bolt Plate
Fig 2A
Fig 2C
Front
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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
10mm Bolt Plate 10mm Lock Washer 10mm Flat Washer
(Fig 4) Passenger Side Front Support Bracket installation pictured
1/2” x 2” Hex Head Bolt 1/2” Lock Washer 1/2” Flat Washer
Complete installation
(Fig 5) Passenger Side Rear Support Bracket installation pictured
Factory Body Mount Bolt with provided 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washer
Fig 3
Front
Rear
IMPORTANT! Depending on model year, there may
not be a factory washer and/or the factory body mount bolt may be too short for proper Support Bracket installation. If necessary, replace the factory body mount bolt and washer, (if washer is supplied), with the provided 12-1.75mm x 120mm Hex Bolts and 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washers. If the factory bolt is long enough but there is no factory washer, use the provided 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washers to mount the Support Brackets, (see Figure 4 & 5). It is the installer's responsibility to determine the correct hardware for proper installation.
Factory Body Mount Bolt with provided 13mm x 68mm OD Large Flat Washer
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