FRONT RUNNER F_KVMS003T Mercedes Benz Sprinter 170 Slimpro Roof Rack Owner’s Manual

FRONT RUNNER F_KVMS003T Mercedes Benz Sprinter 170 Slimpro Roof Rack

Product Information

The Front Runner Mercedes Benz Sprinter L2/H2 / 170 WB High Roof Van Rack Kit (model number KVMS003T) is a complete kit designed to mount a rack tray or load bars onto your specific vehicle. The kit
includes a Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle, a Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats, and various components for assembly.

Components included in the kit

1. 4 X Side Profile (1560mm)
2. 8 X Slat Assembly
3. 1 X Van Rack Wind Deflector
4. 1 X Van Rack Joiner Kit
5. 2 X Van Track End Cap (Pair)
6. 6 X Mercedes Sprinter Foot (Pair)
7. 3 X Stud Plate MB Spriner Track

Tools needed for installation

• Panel Tool
• 4mm Allen wrench
• 5mm Allen wrench
• Friend (assistance)
• Heat Gun
• 13mm socket wrench
• Sealant

Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Get Organized
Open all the Front Runner Rack Kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.

Step 2: Check Online for Latest Fitment Guide
Visit the website www.frontrunneroutfitters.com to check for the latest fitment guide.

Step 3: Plug Removal
Only remove the plugs indicated for your specific vehicle model. If the vehicle has OEM tracks, refer to page 12 for instructions. Use a heat gun to soften the plugs and adhesive, then use a suitable panel tool to carefully remove the plugs from the roof. Take care not to overheat. You can find videos online for guidance on plug removal.

Step 4: Side Profile Assembly
Loosely assemble the Mercedes Sprinter Feet (Item 6) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8 Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc Nuts. Slide them into the Side Profiles. They should still slide freely. Refer to Item 6 on page 4 for detailed assembly instructions. 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

1. 4 X Side Profile 1560mm
2. 8 X Slat Assembly
3. 1 X Van Rack Wind Deflector
4. 1 X Van Rack Joiner Kit
5. 2 X Van Track End Cap (Pair)
6. 6 X Mercedes Sprinter Foot (Pair)
7. 3 X Stud Plate MB Spriner Track

TOOLS NEEDED

FIGURE 1.1

GET ORGANIZED

PLUG REMOVAL

• If the Vehicle has OEM tracks refer to 8.1 page 12.
• Use a Heat Gun to soften the plugs and adhesive, then use a suitable Panel Tool to remove the plugs from the roof.
• Take care not to overheat. Look online for videos on how to remove the plugs.

SIDE PROFILE ASSEMBLY

Loosely assemble the Mercedes Sprinter Feet (Item 6) using M8 x 16 Button Head Bolts, M8 Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc Nuts and slide them into the Side Profiles. They must still slide freely.

Refer to Item 6 on page 4 for assembly.

See 2.3 for positioning around Joiners
Place the Joiner into the Side Profile and twist into position as shown.

Refer to Item 4 Page 4
Assemble the Side Profiles (Items 1 & 2) using the Rack Joiners (Item 5) and M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts and fully tighten. See 2.3 for Side Profile orientation. Apply Sealant around all mounting holes in the roof.
Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the mounting points. Align feet with factory holes and secure the feet to the roof using the 10mm Plastic Spacers, M8 x 25 Button Head Bolts, M8 x 16 Flat Washers, M8 x25 x 2 Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts. You will need a friend to help. Fully tighten. Refer to Item 6 on page 4.

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 slot (item 2), making sure that the Scnorr Washer is above the T-Slot Channel.

Refer to Item 3 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 3) as shown. Refer to Item 3 on page 3. Slide the nut assembled to the Wind Deflector into the T-slot of the Narrow Slat as shown. Refer to Item 3 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. Refer to Item 3 on page 3. Tightening Torque 20Nm / 14.75 ft-lbs

NARROW SLAT ASSEMBLY
Loosely assemble the Slat Z Brackets (Item 2) to the Narrow Slats using M8 x 20 Hex Bolts and M8 Nyloc Nuts. Place the Narrow Slat End Caps on the slats (Item 2), see orientation in 5.1.
Refer to Item 2 on page 3.

NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE
Slide pre-assembled Slats into the Side Profiles. Space the Slats at 404mm increments, or at your chosen spacing. These can be adjusted at any stage. Additional Slats can be added (RRNS1255 Sold Separately).
Refer to Item 2 on page 3.

NARROW SLAT FIT & SECURE

The Slat Z brackets 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.

OEM TRACK FITMENT

Slide four M8 x 20 T-Bolts (RRAC907) into the vehicle’s OEM tracks per side. Place pre-assembled Side Profiles over the vehicle’s OEM tracks. Align feet with M8 x 20 T-Bolts (RRAC907) and secure the feet to the roof using M8 x 20 T-Bolts, M8 x 16 Flat Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts. You will need a friend to help. Fully tighten. Refer to Item 6 on page 4.

Tightening Torque
M8: 15-20Nm / 11.06 ft-lb – 14.75 ft-lb Continue with 4.1 page 7.

References

• FRONTRUNNEROUTFITTERS.COM

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