TAC 3S-JL117T 3 Inch Sidebar Instruction Manual

: May 15, 2024
: TAC

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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TAC 3S-JL117T 3 Inch Sidebar Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Parts List:

1| Driver/left side 3″ Sidebar| 2| Passenger/right side Center & Rear Support Brackets
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1| Passenger/right side 3″ Sidebar| 6| 10-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
1| Driver/left side Front Mounting Bracket| 12| 10mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers
1| Passenger/right side Front Mounting Bracket| 6| 10-1.5mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1| Driver/left side Center Mounting Bracket| 12| 8-1.25mm Combo Bolts
1| Passenger/right side Center Mounting Bracket| 6| 8-1.25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1| Driver/right side Rear Mounting Bracket| 6| 8mm x 28mm x 3mm Flat Washers
1| Passenger/right side Rear Mounting Bracket| 6| 8mm Lock Washers
1| Driver/left side Front Support Bracket| 12| 6-1.0mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
1| Passenger/right side Front Support Bracket| 24| 6mm x 22mm x 2mm Flat Washers
2| Driver/left side Center & Rear Support Brackets| 12| 6-1.0mm Nylon Lock Nuts

PROCEDURE:

REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. FACTORY INSTALLED OR AFTERMARKET”ROCK RAILS,” SIDE STEPS OR RUNNING BOARDS MUST BE REMOVED.
Start installation toward the front of the driver side of the vehicle and find the front threaded insert located in between the first pair of holes along the pinch weld, (Figure 1).
Select the Driver/left side Front Mounting Bracket, (Figure 2). IMPORTANT: Use the illustration above and Figure 3 to properly identify the Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the threaded insert using (1) 8mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (Figure 3). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
Next, select the Driver/left side Front Support Bracket, (Figure 4). IMPORTANT: Use the illustration
above to help identify the correct Support Bracket. Align the Bracket to the back of the pinch weld and
to the rear side of the Front Mounting Bracket. Attach the Support Bracket to the pinch weld using (2)
6mm Hex Bolts, (4) 6 mm Flat Washers and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 4 & 5). NOTE: Insert
bolts from the outside of the pinch weld and through the Bracket. Use (1) 10mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm
Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut to secure the Support Bracket to the Mounting Bracket, (Figures 4 & 5). Do not tighten hardware at this time.
Move along the body panel to the center mounting location and locate the threaded insert and pair of holes on the pinch weld, (Figure 6). Repeat Steps 3 & 4 to install the Center Brackets, (Figures 8 & 9).
NOTE: The Center and Rear Mounting Brackets look similar but each one is unique. Notice the bottom corner trim on the Center Mounting Bracket in the illustration above and Figure 7.
Move to the last, rear, mounting location and locate the threaded insert and pair of holes on the pinch weld, (Figure 10). Repeat Steps 3 & 4 to install the Rear Brackets, (Figures 11 & 12). NOTE: The Center and Rear Mounting Brackets look similar but each one is unique. Notice the rounded corners on the Rear Mounting Bracket in the illustration above and Figure 7.
Select the Driver/left Sidebar. Use the illustration above to select the correct Sidebar. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the (3) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: Do not slide, (front to back or rotate), the Sidebar on the Brackets or damage to the finish on the Sidebar may result. Attach the Sidebar to the Mounting Brackets with (6) 8mm x 25mm Combination Hex Bolts, (Figures 13—15). Do not tighten hardware. NOTE: Mounting cradles on Brackets should be inline and pointing toward the rear of the vehicle for proper installation. Snug all hardware but do not tighten.
Level and adjust the Sidebar and tighten all hardware.
Repeat Steps 1—8 for Passenger/right Sidebar installation.
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. Mild soap may be used to clean Sidebar.

**Driver/Left Side Installation Pictured

Installation Pictured

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