ARB AC08C User manual

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state.
Head Office –ARB Corporation Ltd VIC: 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WA:[phone] NSW: [phone] ACT: [phone] SA: [phone] QLD: [phone] NT: [phone] TAS: [phone]
DUAL CAB ASCENT CANOPY
AC08C–Mitsubishi Triton MQ
(2015 Vehicle Production Onwards)
FITTING KIT: 6174003 with 664143 and 664144 Front Mount Rails
! PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CUSTOMER !
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle bodies and vehicle specific installation can vary, so please read the following
instructions as they refer to important information, which could affect the quality of the
final installation.
It is advisable to have the canopy fitted by an authorised dealer.
The majority of installation can be completed by one person, (however, at least 4 people
will be required to lift the canopy onto the vehicle).
FITMENT:
For Bed Liners refer to Section 6, additional time for fitting is required and trimming of bed
liners is required. Fitting with under rail bed liners is recommended (ARB part number
KUL2179). Tailgate liners must have the tailgate over rail portion trimmed off. ARB
Sport Guard (P/N:10052233) also requires additional trimming. For 2019 MR Model
the OEM bed liner part number is MZ330745TB
Cabin Guards and Sports bars must be removed prior to canopy fitment. These
components can be returned to the customer if required.
CARE OF YOUR CANOPY:
Please refer to the “owner’s manual supplement” to be given to the purchaser on
installation, and to details referred to in the second last page of these fitting instructions.

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state.
Head Office –ARB Corporation Ltd VIC: 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WA:[phone] NSW: [phone] ACT: [phone] SA: [phone] QLD: [phone] NT: [phone] TAS: [phone]
HAVE AVAILABLE THESE SAFETY ITEMS WHEN FITTING PRODUCT:
Protective eyewear
Hearing protection
NOTE: ‘WARNING’ notes in the fitting procedure relate to OHS situations, where to avoid a potentially
hazardous situation it is suggested that protective safety gear be worn or a safe work procedure be
employed. If these notes and warnings are not heeded, injury may result.
TOOL LIST FOR FITMENT:
Torque Wrench 0-25Nm
Sockets ¼”, 10 & 13mm, hex Allen key
sockets, socket extension bar and driver
Spanners, ratchet type, 8, 10 and 13mm.
Tape measure
150mm ruler
Power or pneumatic drill
Drill bits 6.5mm, 5.2mm.
10 and 12mm drill stops
12mm deep drill stops for 6.5 and 5.2mm
drill bits.
Knife
Sharp scissors
File or sheet metal de-burring tool
Metal primer touch up paint
Engineer’s scribe
Sheet metal vice grip clamp
Quicklock G clamp
Centre punch
Silicon Caulking Gun
Neutral cure Non Acetic Silicon
Phillips head screwdrivers
Flat blade screwdrivers
Side Cutters
Non-permanent marker
Electrical tape
Masking tape
Plastic Squeegee
Cleaning cloths / rags
Angle grinder and grinding and cut off
wheels
Sheet of plywood A3 in size.
Cable ties 2 off 200mm long (not supplied)
Cable ties 3 off 450mm long (not supplied)
FITTING THE CANOPY IS UNDERTAKEN IN THE FOLLOWING STAGES:
1. Removing any sports bars, cabin guards and bed liners.
2. Fitting the tub mounting brackets. (Note details of fitting with bed liners refer to
Section 6)
3. Fitting vehicle wiring.
4. Fitting the canopy to the vehicle
5. Operational checks and adjustment options for doors and windows.
6. Fitting the tub mounting brackets with bed liners.
7. Recording of key code and owner’s manual supplement.
8. Check list and sign off.
NOTE: DURING THE INSTALLATION IT IS NECESSARY TO DRILL SOME HOLES THROUGH THE
VEHICLE’S TUB SHEET METAL. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THESE ARE DE-BURRED
AND THE RUST INHIBITOR THAT IS PROVIDED BE USED TO AVOID RUST & ANY
SWARF LEFT OVER SHOULD BE CLEANED FROM THE TUB.

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state.
Head Office –ARB Corporation Ltd VIC: 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WA:[phone] NSW: [phone] ACT: [phone] SA: [phone] QLD: [phone] NT: [phone] TAS: [phone]
!! IMPORTANT !! other than specifically specified in this instruction
REQUIRED SCREW TORQUES: M6=9Nm M8=22Nm
Screw torques must be adhered to avoid warranty issues and should be checked at
vehicle service intervals.
THE FITTING KITS CONSIST OF:
Packed under the canopy are:
664143 UPPER FRONT HEADBOARD MOUNT RAIL BRACKET- QTY 1
664144 LOWER FRONT HEADBOARD MOUNT RAIL BRACKET- QTY1
Part No
Picture
Qty
Description
1. 6174003
MAIN CANOPY
HARDWARE KIT
6602018
2
ALCHOL WIPES
665505
2
RUST INHIBITOR SACHET
3199779
2
GRINDING PLATE (DISPOSABLE)
665076
2
BUMPON STRIP OF 5 PIECES
665044
3
PRIMER STICK
668PM005
1
PAIR OF RUBBER SELF-ADHESIVE TUB CORNER SEAL
BRIDGES
668PB023
1
HANDED PAIR OF FOAM TAPE DIE CUTS –REAR TUB
BRACKET CORNER SEALS- WITH SELF-ADHESIVE
668PB018
2
ROLL OF FOAM TAPE 2MMX26X1650MM
665037
1
ROLL- CLEAR TAILGATE PROTECTION TAPE 30MM
WIDE
6609087
29
RIVET POP 3/16" DIA GRIP 4.8-11.1

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state.
Head Office –ARB Corporation Ltd VIC: 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WA:[phone] NSW: [phone] ACT: [phone] SA: [phone] QLD: [phone] NT: [phone] TAS: [phone]
6151625
6
M8 X 25 TORX PAN HEAD SCREW - BLACK
4581303
6
M8 X 25.4MM X 3MM THICK BLACK FLAT WASHERS
4581307
6
M8 X 20MM X 2MM THICK BLACK FLAT WASHERS
6151212
6
M8X1.25 BLACK NYLOC NUT
6151213
8
M6X20MM BLACK HEX HEAD SCREWS GD 8.8
6151173
9
M6 WIZZLOCK FLANGE NUTS - BLACK
4584310
8
M6 X 25MM X 2.8MM THICK BLACK FLAT WASHERS
6151354
4
NUT HEX M5 X 0.8 NYLOC ZINC PLATE
4584347
8
WASHER FLAT M5
6151650
4
SCREW BUTTON HEAD M5 X 20
668PJ020
1
ELECTRICAL LOOM- VEHICLE HARNESS
668PB015
2
FOAM TAPE ANTI RATTLE 30MMX150MM STRIPS
668PB025
1
(1 PAIR OF ) 75 X 2 0X 9.5MM THCK SELF-ADHESIVE
FOAM TAPE BLOCKS
6672001
8
DOUBLE SIDED TAPE STRIP 10X50X2.3MM
668PJ015
1
ELECTRICAL RELAY BOX
6821293
1
CABLE TIE ADHESIVE BASE
180302
1
CABLE TIE 4.8x200MM
668PD054
2
CENTER TUB MOUNT BRACKET
668PD076R
1
BRACKET RH FRONT TUB MOUNT
668PD076L
1
BRACKET LH FRONT TUB MOUNT
668PD077
2
BRACKET REAR TUB MOUNT
668PD079R
1
RH REAR CANOPY MOUNT & TAILGATE SEALING
BRACKET
668PD079L
1
LH REAR CANOPY MOUNT & TAILGATE SEALING
BRACKET

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If you have any queries regarding the installation of this product please contact the distributor from whom it was purchased, or alternatively the ARB office in your state.
Head Office –ARB Corporation Ltd VIC: 42-44 Garden Street, Kilsyth, Victoria, 3137 Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
WA:[phone] NSW: [phone] ACT: [phone] SA: [phone] QLD: [phone] NT: [phone] TAS: [phone]
SECTION 1: PREPARING THE VEHICLE TUB –REMOVAL OF SPORTS BARS AND CABIN
GUARDS.
1.1) Remove any sports bars (retain sports bar bolts and washers) or cabin guards fitted on the
front bed rail of the vehicle’s tub.
1.2) The sports bar will need to be removed if fitted and returned to the customer if requested
to do so.
1.3) Remove and retain all bed liner components and tie down hardware.
1.4) If your vehicle is fitted with a cabin guard frame it
must be removed. Some protectors can be
unbolted, if not, remove it in the following manner.
1.5) Slide a sheet of cardboard (from the box) or
similar between the cab and Ute body.
1.6) Apply 200mm lengths of overlapping masking
tape to the top and side of the tray, up to the
cabin guard main support leg on both sides of the
tub.
1.7) Position the steel protective grinding plates
(3199779) next to the cabin guard main support
leg on both sides of the tub.
1.8) Secure the protective steel grinding plate to the
tray body by covering it completely with masking
tape as shown.