MaxMate SS2C35048MX 3.5 Oval Nerf Bar Side Steps Instruction Manual

MaxMate SS2C35048MX 3.5 Oval Nerf Bar Side Steps

BEFORE INSTALLATION

BEFORE INSTALLATION READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM THE BOX VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. FAILURE TO IDENTIFY DAMAGE BEFORE INSTALLATION COULD LEAD TO A REJECTION OF ANY CLAIM. IF MISSING PARTS OR ANY DAMAGE ARE FOUND, PLEASE TAKE A PHOTO TO FILE A CLAIM. TO FILE YOUR CLAIM, PLEASE EMAIL SUPPORT@MAXMATEDEPOT.COM.

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Parts List

NOTE
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM THE BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ON MODELS WITH DEF TANK, SELECT A FLAT, LEVEL AREA FOR INSTALLATION. MAY REQUIRE CUTTING.

STEP 1
Start the installation under the driver/left side of the vehicle. Locate the 4 tabs along the bottom edge of the body, (pinch weld). Mounting Brackets will attach to 3 of the 4 mounting tabs, (Fig 1). Directly above each tab is a top mounting location on the side of the body panel. Hold a Bracket up in place to help determine the mounting holes to use along the body.

STEP 2
Determine the correct procedure for your model year and each Bracket location. Bottom mounting location on the edge of the pinch weld.

Flat tab on pinch weld with factory-installed weld nut

• Thread hex bolt into weld nut from the backside-down to clear paint from threads, (Fig 2).

Flat tab on pinch weld with hole:

• Select (1) 8mm Clip Nut. Slide the Clip Nut over the tab with the nut facing up behind the tab, (Figs 3-5, 7).
• Line up a threaded nut with a hole in the tab. Repeat for each mounting location.
• Locate the top mounting location on the back side of the body panel.
• Models with factory-installed threaded insert in body panel:
• Thread 8mm Hex Bolt into threaded insert to clear paint as required, (Figs 2-3).
• Large and small holes in the side of the body panel:
• Remove the rubber plug from the larger hole, (Fig 4).
• Select (1) 8mm Clip Nut. Slide the Clip Nut into the larger hole. Line up the threaded nut with the smaller hole, (Fig 5).

STEP 3
Select (1) Mounting Bracket.
NOTE: (5) Brackets are universal and will fit all left centre and rear locations on the passenger/right side. See the illustration above to help determine the correct Bracket. Attach the Mounting Bracket to the Clip Nuts and/or the factory threaded holes with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (Figs 6-7). DO NOT tighten the hardware.

STEP 4
Move to the 2nd mounting location along the body panel and repeat STEPS 2-3 to install the centre Bracket.

STEP 5
Move to the last mounting location along the body panel and repeat STEPS 2-4 to install the rear Bracket, (Fig 7).

STEP 6
Select the Driver/left 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 may result. Attach the Sidebar to the (3) Brackets with (6) 8mm Combination Hex Bolts, (Fig 8). DO NOT fully tighten at this time.

STEP 7
Level and adjust the Sidebar and fully tighten all hardware.

STEP 8
Move to the passenger side of the vehicle. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a plastic diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank, (Figs 10-11). For models without a DEF tank, skip to STEP 9. Models with DEF tank: The tank sits close to the side of the body. With specialized tools, the passenger front upper and lower Bracket can be installed but room is very limited. Determine the model year of the vehicle before proceeding.

Up to 2016 models

• It may be easier to drop the tank down to access the inner body side panel for upper Bracket installation.
• The tank will not need to be removed, only dropped down for access to the mounting location.

IMPORTANT
If the tank is full, it will be very heavy and assistance is highly recommended to avoid injury or damage to the vehicle or the tank. It is recommended that installation is performed when the DEF tank is low on fluid before dropping the tank.

• On models with a plastic lower tray under the tank, remove the (3) hex bolts attaching the tray to the frame, (Fig 9), and remove the tray.
• Release the tank filler hose. Release the plug for the sending unit on the top of the tank.
• Support the tank with a floor jack. Place a smooth flat surface, (wooden block for example), between the floor jack and the tank to avoid damaging the plastic tank. DO NOT push up on the tank; only support the weight of the tank with the jack.
• Remove the (2) bolts securing the tank straps to the vehicle, (Fig 10). Tilt the straps to release from the brackets. Slowly lower the tank until the top of the tank is almost visible. Use blocks or stands to support the tank while installing the front Upper and Lower Brackets.
• Proceed to STEP 9

On 2017-on models
Remove the (4) hex bolts attaching the plastic cover to the DEF tank, (Fig 11) and remove the plastic cover, (Fig 19).
NOTE: On 2017-on 25-3500 models, only remove the plastic cover from the DEF tank. DO NOT lower or remove the DEF tank and proceed to STEP 9.

STEP 9
Locate the first tab on the edge of the pinch weld. Select the Upper Bracket, (Fig 12). Repeat STEPS 2-3 to attach the top of the passenger/right front Upper Bracket to the side of the body panel, (Fig 13). DO NOT tighten hardware at this time.

STEP 10
Line up the hole in the bottom of the Upper Bracket with the hole in the tab on the pinch weld.

• Models with a weld nut: Slide the Bracket over the weld nut, (Fig 13). Attach the Lower Bracket to the bottom of the body and weld-nut with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (Fig 16). Leave loose at this time.
• Models with flat tab and hole: Insert the 8mm Bolt Plate down through the hole in the Upper Bracket and mounting tab, (Figs 14-15).
• Attach the Lower Bracket to the bottom of the body and Bolt Plate with (1) 8mm Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Fig 16). Leave loose at this time.

STEP II
Attach the Lower Bracket to the side of the Upper Bracket with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (Figs 16 & 20). Leave loose at this time.

STEP 12
Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the passenger/right side center, (Fig17), and rear Bracket installations.
NOTE: Cradles on Brackets installed on the passenger side will face forward.

2017-on 25-3500 DEF tank models: Hold the DEF cover in place and mark the centre Bracket location onto the cover, (Figs 17-18). Use a sharp knife or hacksaw blade to carefully cut a slot in the plastic cover to clear the centre Bracket as necessary, (Fig 19). Remove as little plastic as possible.

STEP 13
Repeat STEPS 6-7 to install the Passenger/Right Sidebar, (Fig 20).

STEP 14
Once the Sidebar has been installed and all hardware fully tightened, reinstall the DEF tank and cover, if equipped, as described in STEPS 8 & 12.

STEP 15
Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

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