Steelcraft Automotive 255147 User Manual

1

Driver/Left Sidebar

24

8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts

1

Passenger/Right Sidebar

24

8mm Lock Washers

1

Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket

4

8mm Hex Nuts

1

Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket

28

8.6mm ID x 23.8mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

1

Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket

1

Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket

4

Support Brackets

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

SIDEBAR

07- 08 ACURA RDX

PART #

Driver Side Front
Mounting Bracket

Passenger Side Front

Mounting Bracket

Driver Side Rear
Mounting Bracket

Passenger Side Rear

Mounting Bracket

Support
Bracket

(4 pieces)

PARTS LIST:

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Fig 1

PROCEDURE:

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

2. Starting on the passenger side front of the vehicle, locate the two factory threaded holes in the
frame rail and two in the floor panel by the pinch weld (Figure 1).

3. With the 90˚ degree bend to the front of the vehicle, partially attach one of the Support

Brackets to floor panel using the included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock
Washers, and (2) 8mm Flat Washers (Figure 2).

4. Position passenger side Mounting Bracket up to frame rail and partially attach the inside of the
Mounting Bracket to factory threaded holes using the included (2) 8mm x 30mm Hex Head
Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers, and (2) 8mm Flat Washers (Figure 3).

5. Attach the outside (non cradle) of the Mounting Bracket to the front side of the already
attached Support Bracket using the included (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Head Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock
Washer, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, and (1) 8mm Hex Nut (Figure 3). Do not tighten at this time.

6. Repeat steps 2 – 5 for driver side rear Mounting Bracket. NOTE: The Support Bracket mounts
with the 90˚ degree bend to the rear of the vehicle (Figure 4) and the Mounting Bracket
mounts to the rear side of the Support Bracket (Figure 5).

7. Position driver Sidebar onto Mounting Brackets and attach it using the included (4) 8mm x
30mm Hex Head Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers, and (4) 8mm Flat Washers (Figure 6).

8. Align Sidebar properly, and then tighten all hardware at this time.

9. Repeat steps 2 - 8 for the driver Sidebar.

10. 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 Sidebar.

(Passenger Sidebar Installation Shown)

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