FVCO SP0206B Sprinter Van Wheel Wrap Side Ladder Installation Guide

: July 5, 2024
: FVCO

Table of Contents

FVCO SP0206B Sprinter Van Wheel Wrap Side Ladder
Specifications
Product Usage Instructions
FAQ
TOOLS REQUIRED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
HARDWARE
INSTALLATION
CONTACT
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FVCO SP0206B Sprinter Van Wheel Wrap Side Ladder

Specifications

Product Name: Sprinter Van Wheel Wrap Side Ladder
Model Number: SP0206B

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Layout and Install Prep

Identify your van configuration and assess the need to adjust any existing accessories for installation.

Step 2: Side Ladder Assembly

Install Bayonets to Top Ladder Half: Insert Bayonets into the Top Half of the Side Ladder and secure using 1/4-20 x 0.75 Flanged Button Head Hex Drive Screws.
Attach Bottom Ladder Half: Connect the Bottom Half of the Side Ladder to the protruding Bayonets using 1/4-20 x 0.75 Flanged Button Head Hex Drive Screws.

Step 3: Side Ladder Fitting

Roof Rail Nuts: Slide in Rail Nuts to the desired location along the Roof Rail, ensuring proper alignment.
Attach Side Ladder: Secure the Side Ladder to the Rail Nuts using 3/8-16 x 0.5 Button Head Hex Screws and Lock Washers.

Step 4: Side Ladder Alignment

Align Side Ladder to Wheel Well: Position the Side Ladder to align with the contour of the Rear Wheel Well.
Attach Mounting Brackets: Secure the Mount Plate and Support Bracket to the bottom of the ladder using the provided screws, washers, and nuts.

FAQ

Q : What should I do if any parts are missing upon delivery?
A: Please inspect the product and packaging upon delivery to ensure all parts are accounted for. If anything is missing, contact us at support@flatlinevanco.com immediately

TOOLS REQUIRED

9/16” WRENCH OR SOCKET
7/16” WRENCH OR SOCKET
7/32” ALLEN WRENCH
5/32” ALLEN WRENCH
POWER DRILL
1/2” DRILL BIT
1/8” DRILL BIT

INSTALL INFO
TIME TO INSTALL THIS PRODUCT: 1 HOUR Additional help is suggested for a few of the install steps.

BEFORE YOU START
Please inspect the product and packaging upon delivery to ensure there are no issues and that all parts and hardware are accounted for. Contact us ASAP if anything is missing at: support@flatlinevanco.com

All Flatline Van Co products must be properly assembled and secured before attaching to your vehicle. Improper attachment could result in an automobile accident and could cause serious bodily injury or death to you or to others involved. You are responsible for assembling and securing Flatline Van Co products to your vehicle, checking the mounting points and attachments prior to use, and regularly inspecting the products for wear and or damage. We always recommend you use a professional to install any aftermarket accessories to your vehicle. If you have no mechanical experience and are not thoroughly familiar with the installation procedures, you must have the product installed by a professional installer or other qualified persons. The responsibility is yours and must be taken seriously for everyone’s safety.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE

INSTALLATION

STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP

identify Van Configuration: There could be any number of accessories mounted to your van that may inform the way you approach the installation of your Side Ladder (Roof Racks, Side Steps, Water Tanks, etc.) See FIG 1 for key areas that will need accessed.
NOTE – The van pictured is a 144” High Roof Sprinter, but the same principles apply to the 170”
NOTE – You may need to loosen or temporarily remove mounted accessories to gain sufficient access to the Roof Rail and Pinch Seam of your van.

STEP | 02 SIDE LADDER ASSEMBLY

Install Bayonets to Top Ladder Half: Find the Top Half of the Side Ladder and insert Bayonets as shown in FIG 4. Secure using (2ea) 1/4-20 x 0.75 Flanged Button Head Hex Drive Screws and Loctite.
Attach Bottom Ladder Half: Find the Bottom Half of the Side Ladder and attach it to protruding Bayonets using (2ea) 1/4-20 x 0.75 Flanged Button Head Hex Drive Screws and Loctite as shown in FIG 5-7.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:

5/32” ALLEN WRENCH

STEP | 03 SIDE LADDER FITTING

Roof Rail Nuts: Slide in Rail Nuts to the location of install along the Roof Rail (FIG 8+9). In this case, directly above the Rear Wheel Well.
NOTE – If you already have a Roof Rack installed, this can be a somewhat lengthy process.
Attach Side Ladder: Loosely secure Side Ladder to Rail Nuts using (2) 3/8-16 x 0.5” Button Head Hex Screws and Lock Washers (FIG 10+11).

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:

7/32” ALLEN WRENCH

STEP | 04 SIDE LADDER ALIGNMENT

Align Side Ladder to Wheel Well: Align the contour of the Side Ladder to that of the Rear Wheel Well (FIG 12).
NOTE- We like to place the ladder as close to the rear wheel well as we can.
Attach Mounting Brackets: Take the Mount Plate and the Support Bracket and loosely attach them to the bottom of the ladder using the 3/8-16 X 1” Screws, 3/8 Flat Washers, and 3/8-16 Nylock Nuts (FIG 13).
Drill for Support Bracket: Locate where the support bracket lands on the chassis beam shown in FIG 14 and use it to mark the thru hole to be drilled. Once marked, swing the bracket out of the way so you can access it with a power drill. Drill through using a 1/2” Drill Bit.
NOTE – Leave this support bracket loose as you fit everything in place, or you’ll likely need to loosen it again.
NOTE – Make sure that the ladder is straight up and down

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:

7/32” ALLEN WRENCH
9/16” WRENCH OR SOCKET
POWER DRILL
1/2” DRILL BIT

STEP | 05 SIDE LADDER INSTALL

Fastening Support Bracket to Van: After drilling, swing the bracket back in place and loosely attach using (1) 3/8-16 x 1” Screw, 3/8 Flat Washer, and 3/8-16 Nylock Nut (FIG 15).
Fastening Mount Plate to Van: Slide the Mount Plate up as tight to the pinch seam as you can (FIG 16) and temporarily tighten the two bolts holding it to the Ladder. Using the Mount Plate as a guide, drill pilot holes for the two center holes along the pinch seam, then drive 1/4” Self Drilling Screws through them to hold it in place. You’ll have to remove the ladder to get to the remaining two (2) as they sit behind the ladder uprights and are not easily accessible without a 90-degree drill head.
Tighten Down All Fasteners: Go back and tighten down your fasteners along the Roof Rail and Mounting Brackets.
NOTE – If desired, you can replace the self-drilling screw with 1/4-20 bolts & nuts.

TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:

POWER DRILL
1/8” DRILL BIT
9/16” WRENCH OR SOCKET
7/32” ALLEN WRENCH
7/16” WRENCH OR SOCKET
5/32” ALLEN WRENCH

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