Front Runner Kstf001 Toyota 4runner Slimsport Roof Rack Kit Instruction Manual

Preparation

1. Get Organized:

• Check the contents of the box to ensure you have all the
  necessary components.

• 13mm and 10mm wrenches
• Sealant
• Oil
• Torx T30 marker
• Cordless driver
• 5mm and 12mm drill bits

Assembly

2.1 Securing Splice Plates and Stiffener Plates

1. Secure the Splice Plates (Item 8) to the Foot Rails (Items 1
   & 2) using M6 x 16 Flange Button Head Bolts and M6 Nyloc Nuts
   (Items 13 & 14). Use a Torx T30 to tighten the bolts.
2. Secure the Stiffener Plates (Items 3, 4, & 5) to the Foot
   Rails (Items 1 & 2) using M6 x 16 Flange Button Head Bolts and
   M6 Nyloc Nuts (Items 19 & 10). Use a Torx T30 to tighten the
   bolts.
3. Repeat the above steps for both LH and RH Foot Rails.
4. Place M6 Nut Caps (Item 11) over all Nyloc Nuts.

3.1 Fitting Slimsport Slats

1. Using a Torx T30 and a cordless driver, fit 10 Slimsport Slats
   (Item 7) to the assembly created in step 2.1 using M6 x 25 Thread
   Forming Screws (Item 8).
2. Note: Do not fit the front slat.
3. Apply a little oil on the screw threads before inserting them.
   These are thread forming screws.
4. Tighten the screws with a torque of 8-10Nm / 5.9 ft lb – 7.38
   ft lb. Take care when using a cordless driver.

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1 GET ORGANIZED

IN THE BOX

1 2X 2 2X 3 2X 4 2X 5 2X 6 2X 7 11 X 8 44 X 9 20 X 10 20 X 11 22 X 12 8 X 13 8 X 14 8 X 15 2 X

Foot Rail Front LH / RH Foot Rail Rear LH / RH Stiffener Plate 01 Stiffener Plate 02 Stiffener Plate 03 Splice Plate Slimsport Slat M6 x 25 Thread Forming Screw M6 x 16 Flange Button Head M6 Nyloc Nut M6 Nut Cap 10mm Plastic Spacer M8 x 19 x 12 Flat Washer M8 Spring Washer M6 x 12 x 1 Flat Washer

FIGURE 1.1

IN THE BOX
16 2 X M6 Spring Washer 17 2 X M6 x 30 Hex Bolt 18 8 X N8 x 60 Hex Bolt 19 3 X Jack Nut Long 20 1 X Jack Nut Tool 21 2 X M6 x 30 Button Head 22 8 X M8 Nut Cap
TOOLS NEEDED

13mm 10mm
Sealant

Oil
Torx T30 Marker

Cordless Driver
5mm 12mm

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2 ASSEMBLY

2.1

Secure the Splice Plates (Item 8) to the Foot

Rails (Items 1 & 2) as shown using M6 x 16

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Flange Button Head Bolts and M6 Nyloc Nuts

(Items 13 & 14).

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Secure the Stiffener Plates (Items 3, 4, & 5)

to the Foot Rails (Items 1 & 2) using M6 x 16

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Flange Button Head Bolts and M6 Nyloc Nuts

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(Items 19 & 10)

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Do this to both LH & RH Foot Rails.

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Place M6 Nut Caps (Item 11) over all Nyloc

Nuts.

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3 PREPERATION
3.1
445mm 370mm

Torx T30
Cordless Driver

Fit 10 Slimsport Slats (Item 7) to assembly 2.1 using M6 x 25 Thread Forming Screws (Item 8).
Note do not fit front slat.
Apply a little oil on screw threads before inserting. Note these are thread forming screws.
Tightening Torque 8-10Nm / 5.9 ft lb – 7.38 ft lb. Take care when using a cordless driver.

With the factory rails removed and starting at the front edge of the molding, measure and mark the dimensions as shown onto both the LH & RH ditch moldings.

Remove Remove

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3 PREPERATION
3.2

PERMANENT FITMENT (RECOMMENDED
Place the assembled Rack on the vehicle, lining up the holes in the foot rail with the factory holes in the roof. Mark the hole centres where the ditch moldings were cut out. Remove the Rack.

3.3
10mm From the tip of the drill to start of tape 10mm

Before drilling the holes in the roof, take both the 5mm & 12mm drill bits and wrap a band of insulation tape around each bit to act as a stopper to prevent you from drilling to deep as there are airbags located below where you will be drilling.
Drill a 5mm pilot hole on both markings. Open holes to 12mm.

3.4
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Insert the M6 Button Head Bolt (Item 27) into the one side of the Installer Wrench (Item 20), loosly fit a Jack Nut (Item 19) to the Button Head Bolt as shown.
Using the Installer Wrench and a M6 x 30 Button Head Bolt, insert the M6 Jack Nuts into the holes drilled.
Place the Assembly into the holes drilled in 3.3. Using a battery powered screw driver and a 4mm Allen Key Bit, set the Jack Nut into the hole while holding onto the handle of the Installer Wrench.
Make sure that the Jack Nut has pulled up all the wat to the inside skin of the roof panel.

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4 PREPERATION

4.1

445mm 370mm

Remove Remove

4.2

TEMPORARY FITMENT
With the factory rails removed and starting at the front edge of the molding, measure and mark the dimensions as shown onto both the LH & RH ditch moldings.
Use denatured alchohol and ensure the ditch is clean from any residue where the Support Plate 01 (Item 5) will be resting on the ditch. Remove the backing from the double sided tape on the bottom of the Support Plate 01 (Item 5) and push the plate firmly down onto the body of the vehicle.

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5 FIT AND SECURE

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Place a bead of silicone around each of the Jack Nut openings inserted earlier in 3.4 (permanent fitment only).
Place Spacers (Item 12) over the factory rail holes.
Secure Rack assembly 2.2 using M6 x 12 x 1 Flat Washers, M6 Spring Washers and M6 x 30 Hex Bolts for front foot (Items 14, 15 & 17).
Secure the middle and back feet using M8 x 19 x 2 Flat Washers, M8 Spring Washers and M8 x 60 Hex Bolts (Item 8, 13 & 14)
Place M6 and M8 Nut Caps over all hex Bolts.

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5 FIT AND SECURE

4.1

STANDARD WIND FAIRING ASSEMBLY

Refer to fitment guide RRAC234

4.2

LIGHT BAR WIND FAIRING ASSEMBLY

10mm Refer to fitment guide RRAC195

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6 COMPLETION

6.1

Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!

INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
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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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