LONAVITY 2019 To 2024 Sprinter Rear Door Gear Carrier System Installation Guide

LONAVITY 2019 To 2024 Sprinter Rear Door Gear Carrier System

Product Specifications

• Product Name : Sprinter Rear Door Gear Carrier System
• Tools Required: Metric Wrenches, Ratchet and Deep Sockets, Drill, Rust Proof Solutions, Loctite
• Package Contents:
  • Tire ladder carrier
  • 4x M10 hex drive button head screws
  • 4x M10 nylon self-locking nuts
  • 2x M8 nylon self-locking nuts
  • 2x Hinge backing plates
  • 2x Rubber Dampeners

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Mounting Brackets Installation
Install the two mounting brackets onto the passenger side upper and lower rear door hinges. Use the smaller bracket for the upper door hinge and the larger bracket for the lower door hinges. Do not tighten the bolts and nuts at this stage.

Step 2: Hardware needed for this step:

• 2x hinge backing plates
• 4x M10 hex drive button head screws
• 4x M10 nylon self-locking nuts
• 4x washers & 4x spring washers

Step 3: Mark and Drill the Mounting Hole
Choose a third mounting/cushioning point for the gear rack.

Final Steps
Your installation is now complete. Before final tightening, double-check to ensure that the gear carrier is correctly aligned. Regularly inspect the tire ladder to ensure it remains securely fitted.

Important Safety Notes:

• Inspect and tighten all hardware after the first 160 km of driving.
• Regularly check the installation to prevent detachment from the vehicle.
• Follow all safety warnings to avoid serious injury or death.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What should I do if I encounter missing parts upon delivery?
  Contact us immediately if the package is damaged or anything is missing. We will assist you in resolving the issue.

• How often should I inspect the tire ladder carrier?
  It is recommended to regularly inspect the tire ladder carrier to ensure it remains securely fitted. Additionally, inspect and tighten all hardware after the first 160 km of driving.

Please read these instructions thoroughly before beginning the installation.

Tools Required

• Metric Wrenches
• Ratchet and Deep Sockets
• Drill
• Rust Proof Solutions
• Loctite is recommended

Please inspect the product and packaging upon delivery to ensure there are no issues. Contact us immediately if the package is damaged or anything is missing.

What’s included in the package

• Tire ladder carrier
• 4x M10 hex drive button head screws
• 4x M10 nylon self-locking nuts
• 2x M8 nylon self-locking nuts
• 2x Hinge backing plates
• 2x Rubber Dampeners

Installation Steps

• Step 1:

  • Install the two mounting brackets onto the passenger side upper and lower rear door hinges. Follow the order shown in the figure. Use the smaller bracket for the upper door hinge and the larger bracket for the lower door hinges. (Note: Do not tighten the bolts and nuts at this stage.)
  • Hardware needed for this step:
  • 2x hinge backing plates
  • 4x M10 hex drive button head screws
  • 4x M10 nylon self-locking nuts
  • 4x washers & 4x spring washers

• Here’s the inside view of the upper hinge with the bracket installed.

• Here’s the inside view of the lower hinge with the bracket installed.

• Step 2:
  Attach the gear rack to the mounting brackets. Do not fully tighten the bolts at this stage.

• Step 3:
  Mark and Drill the Mounting Hole.

1. Choose a third mounting/cushioning point for the gear rack, which requires drilling a hole through your rear door. Ideally, this point should be near the rear door handle where both exterior cosmetic sheet metal and structural inner sheet metal are present.
2. If you are unsure, use the recommended mounting point shown in the picture below.
3. Carefully drill the hole, ensuring it is accurately positioned.
4. After drilling, apply a rustproofing treatment to the hole.
5. Bolt the gear rack in place.
6. Remember to install 2x rubber bushings between the gear rack and the door to ensure proper cushioning and alignment.

Important Notes:

• Before final tightening, double-check to ensure that the gear carrier is correctly aligned.
• Regularly inspect the tire ladder to ensure it remains securely fitted.

WARNING!

• Failure to adhere to the following warnings may result in the rack detaching from the vehicle, leading to serious injury or death.
• Inspection and maintenance: Inspect and tighten all hardware after the first 160 km of driving. Thereafter, check the overall integrity of the carrier every 960 km or monthly, whichever occurs first. If you are unsure about the installation or condition of the rack, submit photos to info@lonavity.ca for evaluation before continuing use.
• Risk Assumption: The van owner and/or installer assumes all risks associated with items and/or components mounted on the doors or hinges.
• Professional Installation Recommended: To ensure safety and proper installation, it is recommended that the installation be performed by a professional.
• By following these guidelines, you can help ensure the safety and longevity of your rack system.

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