Only use the shorter (2)
14mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
in these mounting holes
PARTS LIST:
1
Driver/Left Sidebar
4
1/2“ x 1-1/2“OD x 1/8" Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Sidebar
4
1/2“ Lock Washers
1
Driver/Left Front Mounting Bracket
10
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger/Right Front Mounting Bracket
2
14mm x 30mm Hex Bolts (Front Brackets Only)
1
Driver/Left Rear Mounting Bracket
24
14mm x 44mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/Right Rear Mounting Bracket
12
14mm Lock Washers
4
1/2“ x 2“ Hex Bolts
12
14mm Hex Nuts
Passenger/Right
Side Rear
Mounting
Bracket (shorter
bracket)
Driver/Left Side
Rear Mounting
Bracket (shorter
bracket)
Driver/Left Side Front
Mounting Bracket
(longer bracket)
Passenger/Right
Side Front Mounting
Bracket (longer
bracket)
Driver/Left
Sidebar
Passenger/Right
Sidebar
Front
Rear
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. SEE ILLUSTRATION ON PAGE 4 FOR MORE INFO.
2. Remove the factory hex bolts securing the plastic rocker panel cover on the driver side to the vehicle, (Fig 9).
Place the cover on a clean surface.
3. Position the driver side front bracket up to the underside of the body mount-frame channel, (Fig 1). Bolt the
Bracket to the back of the frame channel with (2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (4) 14mm Flat Washers, (2) 14mm
Lock Washers and (2) 14mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 2). Insert (1) 14mm x 30mm Shorter Hex Bolt with (2) 14mm Flat
Washers , (1) 14mm Lock Washer and (1) 14mm Hex Nut into the front tab on the Mounting Bracket and into
the frame channel. Do not tighten hardware at this time. IMPORTANT: Only use the (2) shorter 14mm x 30mm
Hex Bolts in the forward mounting location for the driver side and passenger side Front Mounting Brackets.
4. Next, install the driver side Rear Mounting Bracket, (Fig 3), as per the directions in Step 3 with the included (3)
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (6) 14mm Flat Washers, (3) 14mm Lock Washers and (3) 14mm Hex Nuts, (Fig 4).
Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. Select the driver Sidebar and carefully place it in position on top of the Brackets. Bolt the Sidebar to the
Brackets with the included (2) 1/2" x 2" Hex Bolts, (2) 1/2" Lock Washers and (2) 1/2" Flat Washers, (Fig 9).
6. Align Sidebar properly and tighten all hardware.
7. Repeat Steps 2 – 6 for passenger Sidebar installation, (Figures 5 - 9).
8. 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.
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SIDEBAR
98-05 MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS
SIDEBAR
(Fig 1) Driver side front body mount
pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 2) Driver side front Mounting Bracket
pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 3) Driver side rear body mount
pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 4) Driver side rear Mounting Bracket
pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 5) Passenger side front body mount
pictured after plastic cover removed
(2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
(4) 14mm Flat Washers
(2) 14mm Lock Washers
(2) 14mm Hex Nuts
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolt
(2) 14mm Flat Washers
14mm Lock Washers
14mm Hex Nuts
Front
Front
Front
Rear
Rear
98-05 MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS
Driver Side Installation Pictured
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SIDEBAR
1/2" Hex Bolts
1/2" Lock Washers
1/2" Flat Washers
Fig 9
(Fig 6) Passenger side front Mounting
Bracket pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 7) Passenger side rear body mount
pictured after plastic cover removed
(Fig 8) Passenger side rear Mounting
Bracket pictured after plastic cover removed
Plastic cover
Complete Installation
(2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
(4) 14mm Flat Washers
(2) 14mm Lock Washers
(2) 14mm Hex Nuts
(2) 14mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
(4) 14mm Flat Washers
(2) 14mm Lock Washers
(2) 14mm Hex Nuts
Front
Rear
Rear
98-05 MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
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SIDEBAR
Fig 10
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolt
(2) 14mm Flat Washers
14mm Lock Washer
14mm Hex Nut
14mm x 45mm Hex Bolt
(2) 14mm Flat Washers
14mm Lock Washer
14mm Hex Nut
Front
Driver/Left Side
Passenger/Right Side
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
14mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
(2) 14mm Flat Washers
14mm Lock Washer
14mm Hex Nut
(use for the front bolts on
the front brackets only)
1/2" x 2" Hex Bolt
1/2" Flat Washer
1/2" Lock Washer
8mm x
25mm Hex
Bolts
8mm Flat
Washers
Rear Front
8mm x
30mm Hex
Bolts
8mm Flat
Washers
98-05 MERCEDES BENZ ML CLASS
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