FVC SP0203B User manual

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SP0203B/SP0204B
SPRINTER REAR LADDER
Installation Guide
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(DRIVER SIDE SHOWN)

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professional to install any aftermarket accessories to your vehicle. If you have no mechanical
experience and are not thoroughly familiar with the installation procedures, you must have the
product installed by a professional installer or other qualified persons. The responsibility is yours
and must be taken seriously for everyone's safety.
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ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR NEW SPRINTER REAR LADDER? HERE ARE A FEW
THINGS TO DO BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS--
• PLEASE INSPECT THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE THERE WAS NO
DAMAGE INCURRED DURING SHIPPING.
• IF THERE IS DAMAGE TO REPORT, PLEASE CONTACT OUR
CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
• NEXT, USING THE “PACKAGE CONTENTS” PAGE, CHECK
INVENTORY AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PARTS
AND HARDWARE.
• GATHER ALL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR INSTALL.
-9/16 BOX WRENCH (OR SOCKET)
-7/32 HEX KEY ALLEN WRENCH
-PANEL REMOVAL TOOLS (IF YOU HAVE FACTORY DOOR PANELS)
-POWER DRILL
-13/32” DRILL BIT
-PAINTERS TAPE (SUGGESTED)
• WE SUGGEST HAVING AN EXTRA SET OF HANDS TO HELP!
• INSTALLATION PROCESS IS THE SAME FOR EITHER THE DRIVER OR
PASSENGER LADDER.
TOOLS
7/32 ALLEN KEY9/16 WRENCH

PACKAGE CONTENTS
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LADDER
QTY-1
BOTTOM BACKER PLATE
QTY-1
TOP BACKER PLATE
QTY-1
3/8-16 HEX NUT
QTY-4
3/8-16 BUTTON HEAD SCREW
QTY-4
3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER
QTY-4
STICKER PACK
QTY-1
INSTALLATION GUIDE
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LET’S GET STARTED!
1. FIRST STEP OF THE INSTALL IS TO REMOVE YOUR DOOR PANEL AND REMOVE
ANY INSULATION MATERIALS THAT MAY BE PRESENT. THIS WILL GAIN YOU
FULL ACCESS TO THE INNER DOOR STRUCTURE. THIS PROCESS IS BASICALLY
THE SAME FOR THE PASSENGER OR THE DRIVER SIDE.
2. NEXT, MOVE BACK TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE VAN WHERE WE WILL BEGIN
LAYOUT OF THE FIRST HOLE NEEDING TO BE DRILLED. WE RECOMMEND
PUTTING A LAYER OF PAINTERS TAPE OVER THE WORKING AREA TO
PROTECT YOUR PAINT FROM UNNECESSARY SCRATCHES.
THE MEASUREMENTS FOR YOUR FIRST HOLE ARE ROUGHLY 11.25” FROM THE
CENTER DOOR SEAM, AND ROUGHLY 15” UP FROM THE BOTTOM DOOR SEAM.
THESE ARE ROUGH MEASUREMENTS, AND TO BE USED AS A GUIDE LINE
ONLY. CHECK ALL OF YOUR MEASUREMENTS BEFORE ANY DRILLING. IT IS
ALSO A GOOD IDEA TO FIT THE BOTTOM BACKER PLATE IN PLACE TO GET A
GOOD IDEA OF WHERE THE HOLES WILL BE, AND CROSS REFERENCE THAT
TO YOUR OWN LAYOUT.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
NOTE-
FOR NCV3 MODELS, IT IS PREFERRED TO ALIGN THE LADDER
TO REST ON THE SIDE BUMPER WHEN YOUR DOOR IS FULLY OPENED.
WE HAVE NOTICED THAT SOME MODELS HAVE CONFLICT WITH THE
LADDER AND THE BUMPER ON THE BACK DOOR. YOU EITHER NEED TO
PURCHASE THE SHORTER BUMPER FOR THE DOOR, OR YOU NEED TO
PLACE THE LADDER IN A POSITION THAT WILL NOT CONFLICT WITH THE
DOOR MOUNTED BUMPER.
FOR VS30 MODELS EQUIPPED WITH 270* HINGES; THE LADDER
MIGHT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE SIDE OF YOUR VAN, SO IT IS
SUGGESTED TO PLACE A RUBBER BUMPER OR NEOPRENE CUSHION
WHERE CONTACT CAN BE MADE TO PROTECT THE VEHICLE’S PAINT
FROM SCRATCHES.

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3. NEXT YOU’RE GOING TO DRILL YOUR FIRST HOLE. AS PREVIOUSLY
MENTIONED; DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MEASUREMENTS BEFORE DRILLING! ONCE
YOU’VE DRILLED THE HOLE; HAVE SOMEONE HELP YOU LOOSELY BOLT THE
LADDER ON. IT CERTAINLY HELPS IF YOU HAVE A LADDER AND A HELPER TO
HOLD THE LADDER UPRIGHT. ALIGN THE LADDER THE WAY YOU WANT IT (WE
SUGGEST FOLLOWING THE DOOR SEAM LINE) AND MARK THE REST OF YOUR
HOLES THROUGH THE MOUNTING BRACKETS.
(SEE FIGURE 3 & 4 FOR DETAIL)
4. AFTER YOU’VE MARKED THE LOCATION OF ALL YOUR MOUNT HOLES;
REMOVE THE LADDER AND SET ASIDE. NOW DRILL THE REST OF YOUR
MOUNT HOLES.
NOTE- WE SUGGEST PAINTING AROUND THE HOLES TO PREVENT
THEM FROM RUSTING.
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FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4

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5. NOW GRAB YOUR LADDER, FOAM BACKERS, AND BOTH BACKER PLATES.
LOCATE THE LADDER ON THE DOOR WITH THE FOAM BACKER BETWEEN THE
LADDER AND THE VAN DOOR, PUSH YOUR 3/8-16 BUTTON HEAD SCREWS
THROUGH THE MOUNTING HOLES, AND THEN PLACE THE BACKER PLATES IN
THE APPROPRIATE LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2 & 5. PLACE THE 3/8
LOCK WASHERS AND 3/8 HEX NUTS ON THE BOLTS AND SNUG. DRIVE TWO
SELF DRILLING SCREWS THROUGH THE BOTTOM BACKER PLATE AS SHOWN
IN FIGURE 6 (THIS ISN’T NECESSARY, BUT ADDS RIGIDITY) THEN TIGHTEN
DOWN ALL OF THE BOLTS.
NOTE- IF DESIRED YOU CAN SEAL THE BOLTS ON THE BACKSIDE
WITH AUTOMOTIVE GRADE SEALANT FOR PEACE OF MIND, BUT NOT
REQUIRED.
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5. NOW YOU CAN PUT ALL YOUR INSULATION BACK IN (IF YOU HAVE ANY) AND
REINSTALL YOUR DOOR PANEL. YOU’RE READY TO HIT THE ROAD!
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 6

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