FATF008 Front Runner

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. A Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
2. 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 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. 2 X Foot Rail Front 1LH + 1RH
2. 2 X Foot Rail Rear 1LH + 1RH
3. 2 X Joiner Plate
4. 4 X Front Spacer
5. 2 X Middle Spacer
6. 2 X Rear Spacer
7. 8 X M6 x 16 Button Head Bolt
8. 8 X M6 Nyloc Nut
9. 20 X M6 Nut Caps
10. 12 X M6 x 20 Flat Washer
11. 12 X M6 Spring Washer
12. 12 X M6 x 25 Hex Bolt
13. 10 X M8 x 20 Hex Bolt
14. 10 X M8 x 16 x 1.6 Flat Washer
15. 10 X M8 Nyloc Nut
16. 10 X M8 Nut Cap
17.  4 X Rubber Inserts

TOOLS NEEDED

FIGURE 1.1

FIT AND SECURE

1. Using a panel tool, remove the front, middle and rear covers from both roof rails. Loosen the six bolts each side that secure the rails to the vehicle. Remove the rail and rubber pads from the vehicle. Clean the roof with alcohol or similar product.

2. Apply a bead of silicone around the locating holes of the factory rubber pads before inserting 4 Rubber Inserts (Item 17) as shown.

3. Assemble the Front and Rear Foot Rail using the Joiner Plate (Item 3), M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts and M6 Nyloc Nuts (Items 7 & 8).
   Fully tighten before placing M6 Nut Caps (Item 9) over the Nyloc Nuts.

4. Place the Front, Middle and Rear Spacers (Items 4, 5 & 6) over the factory mounting holes. Apply Silicone to the factory holes before placing the Foot Rail onto the spacers.
   Fully secure using M6 x 25 Hex Bolts, M6 Spring Washers and M6 x 20 x 2 Flat Washers (Items 10, 11 & 12) as shown.

5. Refer to RRSTUNI when assembling your Slimline II Tray.

6. Make sure that the wind deflector is installed before you proceed to the next step.

7. 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 13, 14 & 15) as shown.
   Center the rack and tighten fully. Use M8 Nut Caps (Items 16) to finish off the nuts.

COMPLETION

1. 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.

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