FVC TR1106B User manual

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INSTALLATION
GUIDE
TRANSIT VAN REAR TIRE CARRIER AND LADDER
TOOLS REQUIRED
Additionalhelpissuggestedforafewof theinstall
steps.
TIMETOINSTALLTHISPRODUCT:1-2HOURS
Pleaseinspecttheproductandpackagingupon
deliverytoensuretherearenoissuesandthatall
partsandhardwareareaccountedfor.
ContactusASAPifanythingismissingat:
support@flatlinevanco.com
INSTALL INFO
BEFORE YOU START
+ 6MMALLENWRENCH
+ 13MMSOCKET
+ 13/16”SOCKET
+ 9/16” WRENCH
+ 7/16”WRENCH
+ 7/32”ALLENWRENCH
+ 5/32”ALLENWRENCH
+ POWERDRILL
+ 3/16”DRILLBIT
+ 27/64”DRILLBIT
+ 3/4”WRENCH
+ AUTOPANELREMOVALTOOL
TR1106B
(NOTINCLUDED)

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BEFORE YOU START
AllFlatlineVanCoproductsmustbeproperlyassembledandsecuredbeforeattaching
toyourvehicle.Improperattachmentcouldresultinanautomobileaccident,andcould
causeseriousbodilyinjuryordeathtoyouortoothersinvolved.Youareresponsiblefor
assemblingandsecuringFlatlineVanCoproductstoyourvehicle,checkingthemounting
pointsandattachmentspriortouse,andregularlyinspectingtheproductsforwearand
ordamage.Wealwaysrecommendyouuseaprofessionaltoinstallanyaftermarket
accessoriestoyourvehicle.Ifyouhavenomechanicalexperienceandarenotthoroughly
familiarwiththeinstallationprocedures,youmusthavetheproductinstalledbya
professionalinstallerorotherqualifiedpersons.Theresponsibilityisyoursandmustbe
takenseriouslyforeveryone’ssafety.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
TIRE CARRIER
FRAME BRACE
BUSHING CAP
LOWER HINGE BRACKET
TALL BUSHING
UPPER HINGE BRACKET
SHORT BUSHING
QTY: 2
BACKER PLATES FRONT DRILL TEMPLATE
QTY: 1
QTY: 1 QTY: 1
QTY: 1
QTY: 1 QTY: 1
QTY: 1 QTY: 1 QTY: 1
SIDE DRILL TEMPLATE
QTY: 1
WHEEL BRACKET
INTERNAL BRACE
QTY: 1
SEALING WASHER
QTY: 1
LOCK ROD
QTY: 1
FOOT PEGS
QTY: 2

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HARDWARE
3/8-16 X 3 BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
QTY: 1
1/4-20 X 1.0 FLANGED
BUTTON HEAD HEX DRIVE
QTY: 1
1/2-13 X 1.5 SQUARE NECK
CARRIAGE BOLT
QTY: 4
M14-1.5 X 65 WHEEL STUD
QTY: 3
3/8 FLAT WASHER
QTY: 9 1/2 FLAT WASHER
QTY: 4
3/8-16 NYLON LOCKNUT
QTY: 7
M14-1.5 LUG NUT
QTY: 3
LUG NUT KEY
QTY: 1
THREAD LOCKER
QTY: 1
1/4 FLAT WASHER
QTY: 1
1/2-13 NYLON LUCKNUT
QTY: 4 QTY: 1
FOOT PEG WRENCH
QTY: 8
3/8-16 X 1 FLANGED HEX
HEAD SCREW
QTY: 1
1/4-20 NYLON LUCKNUT

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
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STEP | 01 LAYOUT AND INSTALL PREP
1.1 Door Panel Removal: RemovetheLowerPanelTrim(FIG 1)
usingplasticpanelremovaltools.Begentletoavoidbreaking
thefactorypanelclips.Ifclipsgetstuckinthedoor,popthem
outandslidethembackintoplaceonthetrimpanel.
1.2 Vapor Barrier: Peelbackthetopleftcornerofthefactory
vaporbarrier(FIG 2),keepingtheadhesiveintactforeasier
reinstallation.
NOTE- You may have any number of different door
configurations- stock full trim, stock half trim, stock panel
(Pictured FIG 1), upholstered wood, etc. Each require their own
removal method.
NOTE- Sometimes the clips will get stuck in the door. All you
need to do is pop them out and slide them back in to their
location on the trim panel.
**DISCLAIMER**
Installing the tire carrier limits your ability to open the driver
side rear door past 90° without the tire carrier making contact
with your van. Please be advised to use care opening the door
past 90°
INSTALL
FIG 1 FIG 2
+ AUTOPANELREMOVALTOOL
LOWER PANEL TRIM
PEEL BACK VAPOR
BARRIER HERE
PANEL CLIP LOCATIONS

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
DRILLHOLEDRILLHOLE
DOORLATCHDOORLATCH
15.25INCHES15.25INCHES
STEP | 02 DRILL FOR THIRD MOUNT
2.1 Marking Front Drill Location: UsetheFront Drill Template to
marktheoutsideofthereardriverdoor.Thearrowsshouldalign
withtheedgeofthesheetmetalunderthewindowandtheright
sideofthedoorasshowninFIG 3.
2.2 Drill Front-Facing Third Mount: Drilloutyourmarkwitha
Pilot Bit (3/16”sizedorsimilar)asshowninFIG 4,thenenlarge
itwitha27/64” Drill Bit.Deburandpainttheexposededgesfor
rustprevention.
2.3 Side Drill Template: UsetheSide Drill Template tomarkthe
sideofthereardriverdoor(FIG 5).Thecenterofthedrillhole
shouldbeabout15.25”fromthedoorlatch(FIG 6).
NOTE - Some vans may have the side door hole already.
FIG 3 FIG 4
FIG 5 FIG 6
+ MARKER
+ MEASURINGTAPE
+ POWERDRILL
+ 3/16”DRILLBIT
+ 27/64”DRILLBIT
FRONT DRILL
TEMPLATE
SIDE DRILL
TEMPLATE

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
STEP | 03 BRACKET ASSEMBLY
3.1 Assemble the Tire Carrier: AttachtheWheel Bracket to
theTire Carrier Frame using:(2) Backer Plates, (4) 1/2-13 X
1.5 Square Neck Carriage Bolts, (4) 1/2 Screw Flat Washers,
And (4) 1/2-13 Nylon Insert Locknuts anda3/4” Wrench or
Socket.
3.2 Lock Rod: Fastenusing(2) 3/8-16 X 1 Hex Head Screws
with Flat Washers, Loctiteanda9/16” Wrench or Socket.The
depthisadjustabletosuityourspecificwheelsetup.
Optional: Ifyouhavelockinglugnuts,skipthelockrod
installationforacleanlook.
FIG 7
FIG 8
+ 3/4”WRENCHORSOCKET
+ 9/16”WRENCHORSOCKET

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
STEP | 04 HINGE BRACKET INSTALL
4.1 Bottom Hinge Alignment Marks: Beginbymarkingalign-
mentpointsatthebottomhingeofthedriver-sidedoor(FIG 9).
4.2 Release Bottom Hinge: Removethethreefactoryboltsof
thelowerhingeusinga13MM Socket (FIG 10).
4.3 Supportthedoorwhileswingingthehingebacktoslidethe
D2 Hinge Bracket overit(FIG 11).
4.4 Reinstallthefactoryboltssnugly,thencheckclearances
byslowlyclosingthedoorbeforetighteningthebolts(FIG 12).
NOTE - Some adjustment may be needed to properly seat the
bracket on top of the hinge.
4.5 RepeattheprocessfortheupperhingewiththeD1 Hinge
Bracket. Ensurethedoorissupportedtopreventtwisting
duringhingeremoval.AfterinstallingtheD1 Hinge Bracket,
testdoorfunctiontoensurethereisnocontactwiththevan’s
bodyduringoperation.
FIG 9 FIG 10
FIG 11
+ MARKER
+ RATCHET
+ 13MMSOCKET
FIG 12

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
3/8-16 X 3 BUTTON HEAD
HEX DRIVE SCREW
BUSHING CAP
SHORT BUSHING
TALL BUSHING SEALING WASHER
STEP | 05 SECURE CARRIER
5.1 Hinge Mounts: Withassistance,raisethecarrieruptothe
doorandinsert(2ea) 3/8” Flanged Hex Head Screws through
theUpper(FIG 13) andLower(FIG 14) HingeBrackets.Loosely
threadon(2ea) 3/8” Flat Washers and Nylon Locknuts.
NOTE - Ensure that the “fins” of the Tire Carrier are on the inside
of the Hinge Brackets as shown in FIG 13 and 14.
5.2 Third Mount: InserttheBushingAssemblythroughthethird
mountholetocenterthecarrier.(FIG 15).
FIG 13 FIG 14
FIG 15

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
STEP | 05 SECURE CARRIER
5.3 Internal Brace: InstalltheInternal Door Brace overthe
inserted3/8” Bushing Assembly Bolt,keepingitinplaceby
looselythreadingona3/8” Flat Washer and Nylon Locknut
(FIG 16).Alignthebracewiththeholeontheinsideofthedoor
frameandinserta1/4-20” Screw,looselythreadingona1/4”
Flat Washer and Nylon Locknut aswell(FIG 17).Tightendown
thesefastenerswhilemaintaingalignmentusingthetools
listedabove.
5.4 Checking Clearance: Ensurethethirdmountissecure,then
operatethedoortocheckforinterferencewithmountbrackets.
Ifeverythingisliningup,tightendownallfastenersonthe
hingemounts.
5.5 Lower Frame Brace: Usea9/16” Wrench and Socket to
attachthelowerframebracetightlytothedoorusing(2ea)
3/8” Flanged Hex Head Screws and(2ea) 3/8” Flat Washers
and Nylon Locknuts.
FIG 18
FIG 16
FIG 19
+ RATCHET
+ 9/16”WRENCH
+ 7/16”WRENCH
+ 5/32”ALLENWRENCH
+ 7/32”ALLENWRENCH
FIG 17

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
FIG 20
FIG 21
LOCTITE HERE
+ 6MMALLENWRENCH
+ 13/16”SOCKET
LUG NUT KEY
STEP | 06 ATTACH WHEEL
6.1 Wheel Studs and Lug Nuts: ApplyLoctitetotheWheel
Studs ontheshortendandscrewthemintothenotched
locationsontheWheel Bracket.Tightenwitha6MM Allen
Wrench (FIG 20).
NOTE - The notched stud locations of the wheel bracket are for
the 5x160 bolt pattern and the non-notched holes are for the
6x180 bolt pattern.
6.2 Attach the Wheel: Liftyourwheelontothecarrierand
fastentheLug Nuts usingthesuppliedLug Nut Key.Tighten
wellwitha13/16” Socket (FIG 21).
NOTCHES

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TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THIS STEP:
FIG 22
FIG 23
FOOT PEGS
+ FOOTPEGWRENCH
STEP | 07 FOOT PEGS
7.1 Foot Pegs: ThreadonFoot Pegs tolocationsshowninFIG 22
andusetheprovidedFoot Peg Wrench totightenfootpegsto
carrier(FIG 23).

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