Front Runner FAMG001 User manual

ENG
Mercedes Benz G-Class (2019-current)
Foot Rails
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Don’t be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these fitting instructions first! Improper installation of this gear may void certain
aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner rack kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:
1. A Front Runner Mounting System specific to your vehicle
2. A Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats
This document will guide you through the assembly of the mounting system and assist you in fitting the roof rack tray or load bars to your specific
vehicle.
Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.
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IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULD
RESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONT
RUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR AND
DAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLY
FAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.

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FIGURE 1.1
IN THE BOX
1 2 X Foot Rail Front - 1LH + 1RH
2 2 X Foot Rail Rear - 1LH + 1RH
3 2 X Joiner Plate
4 8 X M6 x 16 Button Head Bolt
5 14 X M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washer
6 14 X M6 Nyloc Nut
7 14 X M6 Nut Cap
8 20 X M8 x 20 Hex Bolt
9 20 X M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat Washer
10 20 X M8 Nyloc Nut
11 20 X M8 Nut Cap
12 12 X M5 Nut Cap
13 12 X M5 Nyloc Nut
14 12 X M5 x 13 x 1SS Flat Washer
15 6 X Mounting Foot Base
16 6 X T - Bolt
17 6 X Foam Gasket
18 12 X Spacer Assembly
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TOOLS NEEDED
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11
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17
16
15
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12
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7
13mm 13mm
10mm
No5
Panel Tool
4mm
10mm
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2.1
2.2
2.3
Before you start the fitment, remove the roof
insert covers, using a panel tool or flat screw
driver.
If you are fitting a Full Rack, remove all 6
covers.
If you are fitting a Half Rack, remove the
middle and rear covers.
Join the Front and Rear Foot Rails (Items 1 &
2) together using M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts,
M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washers, M6 Nyloc Nuts
and the Joiner Plates (Items 3, 4, 5 & 6).
Place a M6 Nut Cap (Item 7) over each of the
Nyloc Nuts when done.
Assemble the Base Spacers (Item 15) to each
of the feet on the Foot Rails using the Round
Spacers (Item 18), M5 x 13 x 1SS Flat Washer
and M5 Nyloc Nuts (Items 13 & 14) as shown.
Fully tighten and place a M6 Nut Cap (Item
12) over each of the Nyloc Nuts.
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6
5
3
4
1
2
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15
14
13
12
NOTE: For fitment of a Full Rack do Step
2.2 and 2.3.
For fitment of a Half Rack proceed to
Step 2.3.
8mm
10mm
4mm

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2.4
2.5
2.6
Remove the protective backing of the Foam
Gasket (Item 17) and adhere the Gasket to
the bottom of each foot as shown.
Before mounting the Foot Rail to the vehicle,
insert a T-Bolt (Item 16) in each of the roof
inserts as shown in 2.5.
Insert the T-Bolt and turn it clockwise 90
degrees.
Secure the Foot Rails to the vehicle by
placing them over the T-Bolts and fastening
using M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washers and M6
Nyloc Nuts (Items 5 & 6) as shown.
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16
7
6
5
Use the slot on the top of the bolt as a visual
guide.
Make sure the T Bolt remains in the correct
orientation while tightening.
See detail A in 2.5.
Place a M6 Nut Cap over each of the Nyloc
Nuts.
A
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3.1
3.2
3.3
Make sure that the wind deflector is installed
before you proceed to the next step.
Refer to Rack Fitment Guide.
Fit your Roof Rack to the Foot Rails using
M8 x 20 Hex Bolts, M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat
Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 8, 9 & 10).
3.4
Center the rack and tighten fully. Use M8 nut caps (Item 11) to finish off the nuts.
Half Rack
Full Rack
13mm
13mm
Fit your Roof Rack to the Foot Rails using
M8 x 20 Hex Bolts, M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat
Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 8, 9 & 10).
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8
10
11
8
9
10
11

COMPLETION
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4.1
Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!
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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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