TAC 3S-F153T Side Steps Instruction Manual

TAC 3S-F153T Side Steps

Specifications

• Model: 3INCH SIDEBAR
• Compatible with: 2022-2024 Ford Maverick and 2022-2024 Ford Maverick Hybrid
• Part Number: 3S-F153T
• Website: www.tacautoparts.com

Parts List

Installation Process

1. Step 1: Prepare for Installation
2. Step 2: Attach Support Brackets
3. Step 3: Mounting Brackets and Tracing Outlines
4. Step 4: Cutting and Reinstalling the Cover
5. Step 5: Center Mounting Bracket Attachment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I know if the sidebar is compatible with my Ford Maverick?
A: The sidebar is compatible with 2022-2024 Ford Maverick and Ford Maverick Hybrid models. Ensure you have the correct part number (3S-F153T) for compatibility.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

3INCH SIDEBAR
2022-2024 FORD MAVERICK/2022-2024 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID PART# 3S-F153T

PARTS LIST

| 1| Driver/Left Sidebar| 2| 10mm x 40mm Long Bolt Plates (front use)|
---|---|---|---|---|---
1| Passenger/Right Sidebar| 2| 10mm x 40mm Short Bolt Plates (rear use)
1| Driver/Left Front Sidebar Bracket| 4| 10mm Plastic Retainers
1| Passenger/Right Front Sidebar Bracket| 2| 10-1.5mm x 80mm Hex Bolts
1| Driver/Left Front Support Bracket| 14| 10mm x 27mm x 3mm Flat Washers
1| Passenger/Right Front Support Bracket| 2| 10mm x 20mm x 2mm Flat Washers
1| Driver/Left Center Sidebar Bracket| 16| 10mm Lock Washers
1| Passenger/Right Center Sidebar Bracket| 16| 10mm Hex Nuts
1| Driver/Left Center Support Bracket| 2| 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1| Passenger/Right Center Support Bracket| 12| 8-1.25mm x 25mm Combo Bolts
1| Driver/Left Rear Sidebar Bracket| 6| 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
1| Passenger/Right Rear Sidebar Bracket| 14| 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers
1| Driver/Left Rear Support Bracket| 8| 8mm Lock Washers
1| Passenger/Right Rear Support Bracket| 6| 8mm Hex Nuts
2| Center Support Pads| 2| 8mm Nut Plates
10| 10mm Spiral Bolts| 2| Fish Wires

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED.
2. Starting from under the passenger/right side of the vehicle, locate the rectangular clips attaching the plastic rocker cover to the bottom of the body. Remove the second clip back from the front wheel opening, (Figures 1 & 2).
3. Locate the front mounting location, (Figure 1). Select (1) 10mm Spiral Bolt. Insert the Spiral Bolt into the side panel, (Figures 3A & 3B). Select (1) 10mm Spiral Bolt. Insert the Spiral Bolt into the floor panel, (Figure 3A). Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Spiral Bolt to hold it in place.
   • With the Spiral Bolt threads pointing away from the vehicle, insert the tail all the way up into the slot. Keep threads pointed outwards, (Figure 4).
   • Slide in the bend in the tail up into the slot, keeping the threads pointed outwards, (Figure 5).
   • Rotate Spiral Bolt downwards so that the threads are pointed towards the ground, (Figure 6).
   • Follow link for 10mm Spiral Bolt installation. https://youtu.be/BqQis3QjZNc

*Note: This may not be the same vehicle, but the same process applies 4. Select the passenger/right front Support Bracket. Attach the Support Bracket to the “S” Bolt with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 7). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware. 5. Hold the passenger/right front Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the body, (Figure 8). Line up the outer hole in the Bracket with the hole in the Support Bracket. Line up the inner end of the Mounting Bracket with the oval hole in the floor. Use a marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Mounting Bracket onto the plastic cover, (Figure 9). 6. Move to the center mounting location below where the front and rear doors meet, (Figure 10). Remove the (2) rectangular plastic clips.
For Non-Hybrid Models: Insert (2) Spiral Bolts into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Center Support Bracket to the Spiral Bolts with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 11A). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.
For Hybrid Models: Insert (2) Nut Plates into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Center Support Bracket to the Nut Plates with (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Bolts,(Figure 11B). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware.

7. Select (1) Compression Plate.

   • Thread (1) 10mm Hex Nut to (1) 10mm x 80mm Hex Bolt.
   • Slide (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat washer onto the 10mm Hex Bolt.
   • Thread the 10mm Hex Bolt assembly into the welded nut on the back of the Mounting Bracket. Place the Compression Plate onto the end of the 10mm Hex Bolt, (Figures 12A & 12B).
   • Tighten Hex Bolt to place the Compression Plate onto the floor panel. Do not tighten Hex Bolt all the way. NOTE: Use the 10mm Hex Nut to adjust the level of the Mounting Bracket.
   • Follow link for Compression Plate installation. https://youtu.be/R51s7Vk1Sy4
     *Note: This may not be the same vehicle, but the same process applies

8. Use a marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Support Pad onto the plastic cover, (Figure 13).

9. Continue along the passenger/right side to the last two clips, (Figure 14). Insert (2) “S” Bolts into the holes. Attach the passenger/right Rear Support Bracket to the “S” Bolts with (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (2) 10mm Lock Washers and (2) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 15).

10. Hold the passenger/right rear Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the body. Line up the outer hole in the Bracket with the hole in the Support Bracket. Line up the inner end of the Mounting Bracket with the hole in the floor. Use a marker or masking tape to trace the outline of the Mounting Bracket onto the plastic cover.

11. Remove the plastic cover from the bottom of the body. Use a hacksaw blade or sharp knife to cut out the marked areas. Once cut, partially reinstall the cover. Leave the front and rear of the cover loose.

12. Move to the front mounting location. Select the 10mm “Long” Bolt Plate, (Figure 16). Insert the Bolt Plate into the oval hole in the floor, (Figure 17). Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold in place. Use is not mandatory for installation. Attach the passenger/right front Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut,
    (Figure 18). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the front facing side of the Support Bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 18). Do not fully tighten hardware.

13. Move to the center mounting location. Attach the Center Mounting Bracket to the rear facing side of the Center Support Bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 19). Tighten or loosen the long 10mm Hex Bolt with Center Support Pad until the Mounting Bracket is close to level and in line with the front and rear Brackets, (Figure 12A). Leave hardware loose.

14. Continue to the rear mounting location. Thread (1) 10mm Fish Wire onto (1) 10mm “Short” Bolt Plate,(Figure 20). Insert Fish Wire and 10mm “Short” Bolt Plate into the square hole and down through the round hole in the floor, (Figures 21 & 22). Thread (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold in place. Use is not mandatory for installation. Attach the passenger/right Rear Mounting Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figure 23). Attach the Mounting Bracket to the rear facing side of the Support Bracket with the included (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut, (Figure 23). Do not fully tighten hardware.

15. Select the passenger/right Sidebar. Carefully position the Sidebar onto the (3) Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: Do not slide the Sidebar, (forward or backward or rotate), on the Brackets or damage to the finish on the Sidebar may result.

16. Attach the Sidebar to the Brackets with the included (6) 8mm Combo Bolts, (Figure 24). Do not tighten hardware. Level and adjust Sidebar on the front and rear Brackets first and tighten hardware.

17. Move to the center Mounting Bracket. Thread the 10mm Hex Bolt in or out to adjust the Bracket up to the Side Bar. Once properly adjusted, turn the Hex Bolt in (clockwise) 1/4-1/2 of a turn then tighten the 10mm Hex Nut on the Bolt against the Bracket to lock in place and tighten all hardware, (Figure 12A).

18. Fully reattach plastic cover to floor.

19. Repeat Steps 2—18 for driver/left Sidebar installation.

20. 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.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the Sidebars.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Sidebars.

Passenger/right Side Installation Pictured

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References

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