Front Runner FAFR009 Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Extended Cab Slimline Instruction Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Front Runner

Table of Contents

Front Runner FAFR009 Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Extended Cab Slimline
Product Information
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
GET ORGANIZED
TOOLS NEEDED
FIT AND SECURE
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

Front Runner FAFR009 Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Extended Cab Slimline

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name : Front Runner Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Ex Cab (2012-Current) Foot Rail Low Profile
Model Number : FAFR009
Compatibility : Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Ex Cab (2012-Current)

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Organized

Before starting the installation, make sure to gather all the necessary components from the Front Runner rack kit boxes. A complete kit will contain:

A Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
A Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats

Fit and Secure

Determining the Torque Requirement
Refer to the vehicle’s manual for the recommended torque range. For the Ford Ranger T6 4th Gen Ex Cab, the torque range is 15-20Nm / 11.06 ft lb – 14.75 ft lb.

Preparing the Vehicle

Measure 15mm from the tip of the drill and mark it with tape. Some models may have an airbag curtain below, so be cautious.
Remove the Foot Rail and drill 4mm pilot holes on the marked spots.
Open all the holes to 6.5mm using a 20mm Hole Saw. Make sure to drill through just the ditch molding and remove the loose rubber part.

Placing Aluminium Spacers
Insert Aluminium Spacers (Item 10) into each hole where the drilled-out part on the ditch molding was removed.

Applying Silicone

Apply a bead of silicone on the four Nut Plates (Item 11).
This will bond the Nut Plates in place, eliminating the need to remove the headliner in the future if you want to remove the rack.
Separate the Nut Plates before fitment.

Securing the Foot Rail
Tightening Torque for M6 bolts: 8-10Nm / 5.9 ft-lb – 7.38 ft-lb.

Place silicone into each spacer fitted in Step 2.3.
Secure the rack using the M6 x 30 Hex Bolts, M6 Spring Washers, M6 x 12 x 1 Flat Washers, and Nut Plates (Items 7, 8, 9 & 11).
Place M6 Nut Caps (Item 6) over all hex bolts.

Fit and Secure

Step 3.1: Slimline II Tray Assembly
Refer to the RRSTUNI instructions for assembling the Slimline II Tray.
Step 3.2: Installing the Wind Deflector
Make sure to install the wind deflector before proceeding to the next step.

FAQ

Q: Will improper installation void the warranty?
A: Yes, improper installation may void certain aspects of your warranty. Make sure to follow the provided fitting instructions carefully.
Q: Where can I find the latest fitment guide?
A: You can check the latest fitment guide on the Front Runner website at www.frontrunneroutfitters.com.
Q: What tools are needed for installation?
A: The tools needed for installation include a marker, 6.5mm and 20mm hole saws, 10mm and 13mm wrenches, a torque wrench, sealant, and a measuring tape.

START HERE! READ ME FIRST

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:

A Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
A 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 roof 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 INST ALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HA VE THE PRODUCT INST ALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INST ALLER OR O THER 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

TOOLS NEEDED

FIGURE 1.1

FIT AND SECURE

Tightening Torque:

M6 : 8-10Nm / 5.9 ft Ib – 7.38 ft-lb
M8 : 15-20Nm / 11.06 ft Ib – 14.75 ft Ib

****To do this fitment you first need to lower the interior roof lining before moving to the next step. Check how to online.

****Starting at the top edge of the vehicle’s windscreen, measure and mark the dimension as shown onto both LH / RH ditch centres. Place the Foot Rail (Item 1) on the roof of the vehicle, lining up the front slot center with the mark you made, and mark the center of the remaining 3 slots on the Foot Rail. Do this on both the LH & RH side.

TIP:
Place tape around the drill to mark a depth of 15mm. Some models may have an airbag curtain below.

**** Remove the Foot Rail and drill 4mm Pilot holes on the markings made earlier.
Open all the holes to 6.5mm
Using a 20mm Hole Saw, drill just through the ditch molding. Take care to go through just the ditch mold.
Remove the rubber part that has been drilled loose.
****Place Aluminium Spacers (Item 10) into each hole where you have removed the drilled-out part on the ditch molding.
Apply a bead of silicone on the four Nut Plates (Item 11). This will bond the Nut Plates in place so that the headliner does not need to be removed in the future, should you want to remove the rack.
See 2.5 for Foot Rail ﬁtment. ****Tightening Torque:
M6: 8-10Nm / 5.9 ft-lb – 7.38 ft-lb
****Place silicone into each of the spacers ﬁtted in 2.3 and secure the rack using the M6 x 30 Hex Bolts, M6 Spring Washers, M6 x 12 x 1 Flat Washers and Nut Plates (Items 7, 8, 9 & 11). Place M6 Nut Caps (Item 6) over all hex bolts.

**** Refer to RRSTUNI when assembling your Slimline II Tray

Make sure that the wind deﬂector is installed before you proceed to the next step. Tightening Torque :
M8: 15-20Nm / 11.06 ft-lb – 14.75 ft-lb
****Fit your roof rack to the Foot Rails using M8 x 20 Hex Bolts, M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat Washers, and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 2, 3 & 4) as shown. Center the Rack and fully tighten it. Place M8 Nut Caps (Item 5) overall M8 Nyloc Nuts.