Front Runner LAMG002 User manual

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front runner
LAMG002
ENG
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Thank you for purchasing Front Runner Mercedes Gelandewagen G Class (1979-2018) Ladder.
Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Fitting Instructions and the components received.
Refer to Page 2 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.
MERCEDES GELANDEWAGEN
G CLASS (1979-2018)

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TOOLS NEEDED
FIGURE 1.1
GET ORGANIZED
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IN THE BOX
1 1 X Ladder Top Clamp LH
2 1 X Gutter Clamp LH
3 1 X Ladder Top Clamp RH
4 1 X Gutter Clamp RH
5 1 X Ladder Side LH
6 8 X M6 x 12 Button Head Screw
7 1 X Bump Stop Plate
8 1 X M5 x 16 Button Head Screw
9 1 X Bump Stop
10 2 X M5 x 10 Button Head Screw
11 3 X M5 Flat Washer
12 3 X M5 Nyloc Nut
13 3 X M5 Nut Cap
14 10 X M6 x 16 Button Head Screw
15 1 X Bottom Support
16 1 X Ladder Rung - MG2
17 14 X M6 Nut Cap
18 18 X M6 Nyloc Nut
19 20 X M6 Flat Washer
IN THE BOX
20 2 X Ladder Rung - MG1
21 1 X Ladder Side RH
22 2 X M6 x 60 Cap Screw
23 4 X M6 Spring Washer
24 2 X M6 x 19 x 1SS Flat Washer
25 2 X M6 x 16 Hex Head Bolt
26 2 X M6 Black Nylon Flat Washer
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13
4
5
6
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
17
18
19
16
1918
17
20
21
11
12
13
22
23
24
19
20
18
26
25
23
19
14
7
3mm
4mm
5mm
8mm
10mm Denatured
Alcohol

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FIT AND SECURE2
2.1
2.2
2.3
The door opening side will determine which
side the ladder will be installed.
If the rear door opens to the right hand side,
the ladder must be installed on the left hand
side of the vehicle as shown.
Identify the Ladder Top Clamp and Gutter
Clamp you will use during the ladder
assembly.
L = Left Hand Side identifier
Use the Ladder Top Mount LH (Item 1) with
the Gutter Clamp LH (Item 2) for a left hand
side installation.
R = Right Hand Side identifier
Use the Ladder Top Mount RH (Item 3) with
the Gutter Clamp RH (Item 4) for a right hand
side installation.
For the purpose of this fitment guide a left
hand assembly and installation will be
shown.
Assemble the Gutter Clamp LH (Item 2) to
the Ladder Top Clamp LH (Item 1) using
two M6x16 Hex Head Bolts, two M6 Spring
Washers and two M6 Flat Washers (Item
25, 23 & 19). Insure to insert two M6 Black
Nylon Washers (Item 26) between the Gutter
Clamp tabs and the holes provided in the
the Ladder Top Clamp.
Left Hand Side Right Hand Side
A B
A
B
13
2
4
1
2
25
23 19
26
25 23
19 26
2
1
Tab
10mm

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FIT AND SECURE2
2.4
2.5
2.6
Assemble the two Ladder Rungs (Item 20)
to the Ladder Side RH (Item 21) and then
assemble Ladder Side LH (Item 5) as shown,
using eight M6x12 Button Head Screws,
eight M6 Flat Washers and eight M6 Nyloc
Nuts (Item 6, 19 & 18). Finish off by placing
eight M6 Nut Caps (Item 17) on the M6 Nyloc
Nuts.
Assemble the Bottom Support (Item 15) and
the Ladder Rung (Item 16) to the assembly
in 2.4 using six M6x16 Button Head Screws,
six M6 Flat Washers and six M6 Nyloc Nuts
(Item 14, 19 & 18). Finish off by placing six
M6 Nut Caps (Item 17) on the M6 Nyloc Nuts.
Assemble the Ladder Top in 2.3 to the
assembly in 2.5 using four M6x16 Button
Head Screw, four M6 Flat Washers and four
M6 Nyloc Nuts (Item 14, 19 & 18)
5
20
20
21
6
6
19
18
17
14
15
21
5
1718
19
19
18
17
16
14
18
19
4mm
10mm
4mm
10mm
4mm
10mm

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FIT AND SECURE2
2.7
2.8
2.9
Loosely insert two M6x60 Cap Screws with
two M6 Spring Washers and two M6x19x1SS
Flat Washers (Item 22, 23 & 24) through the
Gutter Clamp LH (Item 2) into the Ladder Top
Clamp LH (Item 1) as shown.
Assemble the Bump Stop (Item 9) to the
Bump Stop Plate (Item 7) using the M5x16
Button Head Screw, one M5 Flat Washer
and one M5 Nyloc Nut (Item 8, 11 & 12).
Assemble the Bump Stop assembly to
the right hand side (left hand side for RH
installation) of the ladder using two M5x10
Button Head Screws, two M5 Flat Washers
and two M5 Nyloc Nuts (Item 10, 11& 12).
Finishing off placing three M5 Nut Caps
(Item 13) on the M5 Nyloc Nuts.
Swing open the Gutter Clamp. Fit the top
assembly into vehicle's gutter and let the
Bottom Support rest against the vehicle.
Align and space the Ladder Side at the top
and the Ladder Side at the bottom, 70mm
away from door frame edge.
Fully tighten the two M6 x 60 Cap Screws,
clamping the Ladder to the gutter.
Clean the surface area where the Double
Sided Tape rests against the vehicle with
Denatured Alcohol.
Make sure the spacing at the top and bottom
is 70mm from the Door Frame Edge.
Remove the backing tape from the Double
Sided Tape and firmly push and secure the
bottom of the ladder against the vehicle.
24
23
22
1
2
7
10
8911 12 13
70mm
Door Frame Edge
Ladder Side
3mm
8mm
5mm
Denatured
Alcohol

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INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
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