Steelcraft Automotive 70400 User Manual
SPORT BAR
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Description
Qty
Description
1
Sport Bar
10
12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1
Driver side/Left Frame Bracket
6
12mm Lock Washers
1
Passenger side/Right Frame Bracket
6
12mm Hex Nuts
1
Driver side/Left Support Bracket
4
10-1.5mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1
Passenger side/Right Support Bracket
8
10mm x 27mm x 3mm Flat Washers
2
12mm x 40mm Special Bolt Plates
4
10mm Lock Washers
2
12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
4
10mm Hex Nuts
2
12-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm x 40mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Lock Washer
12mm Hex Nut
Passenger Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
Passenger Side
Support Bracket
Driver Side
Support Bracket
Driver Side Frame
Mounting Bracket
2010 EQUINOX/TERRAIN
PARTS LIST:
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED. CUTTING
IS REQUIRED
2. Remove the plastic front air dam/lower bumper cover. NOTE: From behind the bumper, locate and
remove the screws holding the air dam to the ends of the bumper cover, (Figure 1). Remove the
factory plastic clips securing the air dam at the fender well. Once all screws and clips have been
removed, hold the bumper cover in place and firmly pull the lower cover/air dam to release clips and
separate the air dam from the bumper cover.
3. Select the driver side Mounting Bracket. Insert the Bracket above the factory radiator bracket and line
up the (2) holes, (Figure 2), with the holes in the factory bracket. Secure the Mounting Bracket to the
radiator bracket with (2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers
and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts. Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time. Repeat this Step for passenger
side Mounting Bracket installation.
4. Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate into the slot in the bottom of the frame, (Figure 3). Center the Bolt Plate in
the oval hole. Attach the flat end of the driver side Support Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat
Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figure 4). Repeat this Step for passenger
side Support Bracket installation. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
5. With assistance, hold the Sport Bar up to the inside of the (2) Mounting Brackets. Line up the mounting
holes and insert the longer (2) 12mm x 40mm Hex Bolts with (2) 12mm Flat Washers through the (2)
rear mounting holes on the Mounting Brackets, the Sport Bar and through the Support Brackets,
(Figure 4 & 5). Secure the hex bolt with (2) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2)
12mm Hex Nuts. Use the (2) shorter 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock
Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts on the (2) forward mounting holes, (Figure 4).
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SPORT BAR
Clips
Screws
Fig 1
Fig 2
Mounting Bracket
(2) 10mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
(4) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Lock Washers
(2) 10mm Hex Nuts
Front
Front
2010 EQUINOX/TERRAIN
6. Center and align the Sport Bar. Once absolutely satisfied with the fit and alignment, tighten the 10mm
hardware securing the Frame Mounting Brackets to the radiator brackets. Remove the Sport Bar.
7. Temporarily reinstall the air dam. Find the center of the spoiler by locating the molding ID mark on the
back-center of the spoiler, (Figure 6). Measure outward from the center mark to the inside of the driver
side and passenger side mounting brackets to verify that the Sport Bar is centered on the vehicle,
(Figure 7 & 8). This measurement will be the centerline of the slots to cut through the spoiler.
8. Use a felt marker or paint pen to mark a vertical line representing both mounting bracket locations onto
the back of the plastic spoiler, (Figure 7), with top and bottom of Bracket indicated. Remove the spoiler
and place it on a clean, stable work surface. Measure from the center of the spoiler, (ID mark), outward
the distance measured in Step 7, (Figure 8). Use the previously marked line for a vertical reference
and draw a parallel line at the measured distance, (Step 9). NOTE: Check all measurements before
continuing.
9. Drill a 1/2" hole at the top and the bottom of the measured line, (Figure 10). Use a sharp utility knife or
hacksaw to cut a 1/2" wide slot for the Mounting Brackets, (Figure 11). NOTE: Additional trimming for
Sport Bar clearance may be required on Equinox model vehicles. IMPORTANT: To maintain the
integrity of the spoiler, do not cut completely through the top or bottom edge of the spoiler. Only remove
material required to clear the Sport Bar.
10. Reinstall the spoiler using the factory hardware and clips. Hold the Sport Bar up in position to check for
clearance. Trim plastic as necessary.
11. Insert the Sport Bar through the air dam and bolt it to the Mounting Brackets with the hardware listed in
Step 5, (Figure 12).
12. Level and adjust Sport Bar properly and tighten all hardware.
13. 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 Sport Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sport Bar.
Driver Side Mounting Bracket Installation Pictured
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