CAT SHIELD 2014-2022 Toyota 4Runner 5TH Generation Installation Guide
- June 4, 2024
- CAT SHIELD
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
Toyota 4Runner 5™ Generation
2014-2022 Toyota 4Runner 5TH Generation
Thank you for purchasing the best 4Runner converter theft deterrence device on
the market.
Please read the instructions below to ensure the most accurate and secure fit
for your Cat Shield. Professional installation is recommended.
NOTE: This shield is designed to be installed only on 4Runners that have
cross bars or the threaded holes where the cross bars would be located.
PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAT SHIELD
TOOLS REQUIRED
- ¼” bit driver
- 12mm socket
- Protective eyewear
INSTALLATION TIPS
- Torque specs for M6 tamperproof screws are 37-72 inch lbs and 68-135 inch lbs forM8 tamper-proof screws.
- Assistance is recommended to hold the shield in place.
- Some versions may come with a different number of bits depending on the screw heads.
STEP 1
Remove the two cross bars. Remove the four bolts holding the cross bars by
using a 12mm socket. Set the two cross bars aside for later installation.
Refer to image A.
STEP 2
Install the two wings to the main shield. Install the left and right wings to
the main shield by using nine tamperproof screws (not the long ones), locking
washers, and fender washers. The hardware should be installed in the following
order: tamper-proof screw, lock washer, fender washer, then shield. Refer to
image B.
STEP 3
Reinstall the two cross bars with the shield. Place the front of the shield so
it sits on top of the cross member and positions the rear of the shield to
line up with the threaded holes that were used for the cross bars. Reinstall
the cross bars over the shield. Instead of reusing the four bolts for each
crossbar, replace one bolt in the front and one bolt in the rear with M8
tamper-proof screw sets. Using the tamper-proof screws (one in the front and
one in the rear) will prevent the removal of the bar while allowing the cross
bar to be securely torqued. Refer to image C to see where to add the tamper-
proof screws. The order of the tamper-proof screw will be: M8 screw and fender
washer (heavy).
Pro tip: A stand or an extra pair of hands will be helpful to hold up the
shield to the threaded holes. Refer to image C on the next page.
STEP 4
Install the shield to the cross member. The shield will sit on top of the
cross member while the support plate will attach below the cross member. Refer
to image D to see how to position the plate and secure the shield to the cross
member using the two long tamper-proof screws. This process may take several
times to get the screws installed. Your support plate may look different.
STEP 5
Tighten all screws and reinstall the cover assembly. Refer to image E for the
fully installed shield.
STEP 6
Apply Cat Shield sticker (optional). Place the sticker on the vehicle to warn
thieves this vehicle is protected by Cat Shield!
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