FRONT RUNNER KVRP009T Slimpro Van Rack Kit Instruction Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Front Runner
Table of Contents
FRONT RUNNER KVRP009T Slimpro Van Rack Kit
START HERE!
Don’t be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these
fitting instructions first! Improper installation of this gear may void certain
aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner Rack Kit boxes
and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:
1. Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
2. Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats
This document will guide you through the assembly of the Mounting System and assist you in fitting the Rack Tray or Load Bars to your specific vehicle. Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.
IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY
ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN AN
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR
VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING
THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT
RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE
NOT THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE
PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions. Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.
GET ORGANIZED
IN THE BOX
- 2 X Side Profile 1156mm
- 4 X Side Profile 1358mm
- 10 X Slat Assembly
- 1 X Van Rack Wind Deflector
- 2 X Van Rack Joiner Kit
- 2 X Van Track End Cap (Pair)
- 5 X FPCR Foot (Pair)
TOOLS NEEDED
FIGURE 1.1
PLUG REMOVAL
Slide the Inner Foot Plate under the factory mounting fixture as shown.
Make sure that the the bracket is straight and seated against the factory
mounting fixture.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4 for assembly.
SIDE PROFILE ASSEMBLY
Loosely assemble the FPCR Feet (Item 7) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8
Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts and slide them into the side profiles. They must
still be able to slide freely.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4 for assembly.
Place Joiner into the Side Profile and twist into position as shown.
Assemble the Side Profiles (Items 1 & 2) using the Rack Joiners (Item 5) and M6
x 16 Button Head Bolts and fully tighten.
Side Profile orientation.
Ensure Rubber Trim is fitted to both sides of the foot.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the Inner Foot Brackets. Secure the feet
to the roof using the Inner Foot Bracket, M8 x 16 Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc
Nuts. You will need a friend to help. Fully tighten.
Refer to Item 7 on page 4.
Tightening Torque 25Nm / 18.4 ft lbs
WIND DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
Insert two Button Head Bolts, M8 Half Nuts and M8 Schnorr Washers assemblies
into the Narrow Slat as shown. Slide them to the center of the Narrow Slat
(item 3), making sure that the Schnorr Washer is above the T-Slot Channel.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
Loosely assemble the M8 x 12 Button Head Bolt, M8 Schnorr Washers and M8 Thin
Nut both LH & RH Wind Deflectors (Item 5) as shown.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
Slide the nut assembled to the Wind Deflector into the T-slot of the Narrow
Slat as shown.
Refer to Item 4 on page 3.
WIND DEFLECTOR FIT & SECURE
Center the Wind Deflector on the rack and move the bolt assemblies from fig 4.1
into the slots as shown in fig 4.4.
Leave a 10mm gap between the LH and RH Wind Deflectors and fully tighten.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
NARROW SLAT ASSEMBLY
Loosely assemble the Slat Z Brackets (Item 3) to the Narrow Slats using M8 x
20 Hex Bolts and M8 Nyloc Nuts.
Place the Narrow Slat End Caps on the slats (Item 3). See orientation in 5.1.
NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
Slide pre-assembled Slats into the Side Profiles as shown. Space the Slats at
404mm increments, or at your chosen spacing. These can be adjusted at any
stage.
Additional Slats can be added (RRNS1475 sold seperately).
The Slat Z brackets (Item 3) can be inverted as shown if you wish to have the
rack lower on your vehicle.
If a roof A/C is fitted to the vehicle, space the slats around the A/C at 202mm
increments on shorter lengths and 404mm on the longer lengths
The slats can be positioned in front and behind the A/C unit.
Fully tighten all fasteners.
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft lbs
Place Nut Caps over all Hex Bolts and Nyloc Nuts.
COMPLETION
Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!
INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
Now’s the time to visit your favorite Front Runner dealer in person or online.
IMPORTANT!
FRONT RUNNER RACK KITS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING THAN THE VEHICLES
THEY ARE MOUNTED TO. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER FOR A
RECOMMENDED ROOF RATING. FRONT RUNNER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER
LOADING BEYOND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER’S STATED LOAD CAPACITY.