MBRP 0130717 User manual

2007-2009 Jeep JK 4dr Roof Rack Kit
1. Mark the holes to be drilled in the factory hardtop using the
supplied Hole Templates. There is a front and rear
template. LH and RH are mirror image of each other and will
use the same template. Trim the template and tape it to the
inside of the hardtop. ENSURE THE PR FILE F THE
TEMPLATE F LL WS THE PR FILE F THE SIDE
WIND W AND FLUSH WITH THE L WER LIP. Using a
fine point marker, mark the center point of the hole. Repeat
for all 1 hole locations. Refer to Figure 1.
2. Remove the 4 corner factory hard top mounting bolts,
leaving the center 2 in place. Loosely attach the Driver and
Passenger side, Front and Rear mounting Brackets using
the previously removed bolts. The front brackets can easily
be identified by the cut-out in the lower pad for light wiring
access. NOTE, the mounting pads on these brackets may
not be completely flush with the inner surface of the hardtop.
This is normal. Refer to Figure 2.
3. VERIFY ALL 16 H LE L CATI NS LINE UP WITH THE
CENTER MARKS Y U MADE IN STEP 1.
BEF RE Y U DRILL ANY H LES.
The inner brackets are flexible and have provisions for
adjustment within reason. If your brackets will not line up
with the template, please contact MBRP Inc. before
continuing.
4. Once you have verified that the mounting holes will line
up correctly, remove the inner brackets and use a 3/8” drill
bit to drill the mounting holes in the hardtop as marked in
step 1.
5. Reinstall the 4 inner brackets leaving the mounting bolts
loose.
. Install the Driver Side Assembly by pre assembling with
the supplied 5/16”x1” Button Head Screws. Be sure to
place a 5/16” Washer under the head of the screws. Next
slide the supplied Upper and Lower Gaskets over the
threads of the screws. The Gasket will help hold the screws
in place while installing the assembly. Refer to Figure 3.
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Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3

7. Lift the Driver Side Assembly into position on the side of
the hardtop. Line up the holes and slide the 5/16”x1”
Button Head Screws through the hard top, through the
holes in the Inner Brackets, and secure using the supplied
5/16” Nyloc nuts and 5/16” Washers. Do not tighten the
bolts yet. You will need 2 people for this step. Refer to
Figures 4 and 5.
8. Install the Front and Rear Crossmembers by sliding the
ends of the Crossmembers into the ends of the Driver Side
Assembly. Ensure the accessory mounting pads are facing
up, the light wiring holes are facing rearward on the Front
Crossmember, forward on the Rear Crossmember, and the
bolt holes in the Crossmember line up with the holes in the
Driver Side Assembly. Secure the Crossmember by using
the supplied 5/16”x2.5” Button Head Screws. Use the
Supplied 5/16” Nyloc Nuts and Washers. No washers are
required under the head of the screws. Do not tighten yet.
Refer to Figures 6 and 7.
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7

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9. Preassemble the Passenger Side Assembly as in Step
. Lift the assembly into position as before. Be sure to align
the Crossmembers with the Passenger Side Assembly as
well. Some adjustment may be required to get everything to
line up and slide into position, this is why all fasteners have
been left loose. Secure the Passenger Side Assembly to
the hardtop using the supplied 5/16”x1” Button Head
Screws and Washers. Secure the Crossmembers to the
Passenger Side Assembly with the supplied 5/1 ”x2.5”
Button Head Screws and Washers. as in Step 8. 2 people
will be required for this step as well. Refer to Figure 8.
10. Install the Center Crossmember by choosing a location
and securing with the supplied Knobs and 5/16” Washers.
Refer to Figure 9.
11. Tighten all fasteners. Be careful to not over tighten,
damage to the finish may result.
Congratulations! You are finished. Thank you for purchasing an MBRP Inc
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Figure 8
Figure 9