Steelcraft Automotive 232700 User Manual

SIDEBARS

Driver/Left Front
Mounting Bracket

Passenger/Right Front
Mounting Bracket

Driver/Left Rear

Mounting

Bracket

Passenger/Right
Rear Mounting
Bracket

(2) 12mm x 90mm Bolt Plates

(2) 12mm x 30mm
Bolt Plates

(2) 6mm Nut Plates

Rear Bracket

Spacer (use

on 2011

vehicles only)

Rear Bracket
Spacer (use
on 2011
vehicles only)

Front Bracket
Spacers

(2) 12mm Oversized
(Tall) Hex Nuts

1

Driver/Left Sidebar

2

12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers

1

Passenger/Right Sidebar

2

12mm Lock Washers

1

Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket

2

12mm Hex Nuts

1

Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket

8

8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts

1

Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket

8

8mm Lock Washers

1

Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket

8

8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

2

90mm x 40mm Spacers (Use on 2011 Front
Bracket Only)

2

6mm Nut Plate

2

100mm x 70mm Spacers (Use on 2011 Rear
Bracket Only)

2

6-1.0mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

2

12mm Oversize Hex Nuts (Tall)

2

6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers

2

12-1.75mm x 35mm Bolt Plate

2

6mm Lock Washers

2

12-1.75mm x 90mm Bolt Plate

Driver/Left Sidebar Illustrated

Front

Use on 2011 vehicles only

08-12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (GAS & HYBRID)

PARTS LIST:

PROCEDURE:

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.

2. NOTE: Determine if the vehicle is equipped with factory mud flaps. Sidebar installation may not be
compatible with factory mud flaps.

3. Start installation under the driver side of the vehicle. Remove the front and middle section of the plastic

splash guard, (Figures 1A, 1B & 2). Place the splash guard on a clean, stable work surface. Use a
hack saw or utility knife to cut out an opening 2” x 3-1/2” on the middle splash guard as pictured. Cut a
1-1/2” x 1-1/2” opening in the front guard as indicated in Figure 2. Reinstall the splash guards using the
factory fasteners. NOTE: Hold Brackets in position on vehicle to determine area necessary to cut from
splash guards.

4. Insert (1) 12mm x 30mm Bolt Plate into the factory hole in the inner frame rail located next to the front
tie down loop, (Figure 3).

Page 1 of 4 2/18/11 (DP)Rev C

SIDEBARS

(Fig 1A) Driver Side Middle Plastic Splash Guard

Fig 1B

Cut Here

08-12 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER (GAS & HYBRID)

5. Pull back plastic cover to locate the (4) factory holes at the point where the crossmember joins the

frame rail, (Figure 4). Insert (1) 6mm Nut Plate into the larger inner hole and line up the nut with the
larger hole toward the outside, (Figure 4).

6. Select the driver side Front Mounting Bracket and hang it from the 12mm Bolt plate installed in Step 4.
Secure the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Lock Washer, (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm
Hex Nut, (Figures 5 & 7). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the 6mm Nut Plate and secure it using (1)
6mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (1) 6mm Lock Washer and (1) 6mm Flat Washer, (Figures 6 & 7). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.

a. On 2011 Vehicles Only: Insert (1) 90mm x 40mm Front Spacer between the Mounting Bracket

and the frame rail and Nut Plate, (Figure 8A & 8B).

7. Next, move toward the rear and remove the rubber grommet located in the rear floor panel. Insert (1)
12mm x 90mm Long Bolt Plate into the oval factory hole, (Figure 9A). NOTE: Insert Bolt Plate with
plate facing the rear of the vehicle. Once inserted, push it towards the front of the vehicle to fully
engage the plate across the slot. Bolt Plate must be properly supported across the opening.

8. Select the driver side rear Mounting Bracket and hang it from the Bolt Plate. Use the included (1) 12mm
Oversize Long Hex Nut with (1) 12mm Lock Washer to attach the Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate,

(Figure 9B & 9C). IMPORTANT! When tightening the Bolt Plate, make sure that is fully engaged
at all times. Bolt Plate must be properly supported across the slot. Do not tighten hardware at this time.

a. On 2011 Vehicles Only: Insert (1) 100mm x 70mm Rear Spacer between the Mounting Bracket

and the floor panel and Bolt Plate, (Figure 10A & 10B).

9. Carefully position the driver Sidebar onto the Mounting Brackets. Use the included (4) 8mm x 25mm

Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flat Washers to attach the Sidebar to the Mounting
Brackets, (Figure 11).

10. Align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware at this time.

11. Repeat steps 2 – 10 for passenger Sidebar installation. NOTE: The passenger side splash guard is one

piece. Cut the openings in the splash guard in the same locations as described in Step 3 or hold the
passenger side Brackets in place to determine area to be removed from splash guard.

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 Installation Pictured

Page 2 of 4 2/18/11 (DP)Rev C