Quadratec QR3 User manual

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Quadratec®QR3 & QR4
Tubular Side Step Bars
Installation anual for ’18- Current JL Wrangler Vehicles
#12004.3044 & #12004.3064
TO REDUCE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DA AGE:
READ ALL SAFETY ESSAGES AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUC-
TIONS AND PROCEDURE NOTICES BEFORE ATTE PTING TO
INSTALL OR USE THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
AND WARNINGS WITH PRODUCT & VEHICLE OWNERS ANUAL.
THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO REDUCE RISK OF OFF-ROAD
BODY PANEL DA AGE AND ASSIST IN ENTRY/EXIT FRO
VEHICLE. YOUR TUBE STEP IS NOT INTENDED TO INCREASE
OCCUPANT PROTECTION OR REDUCE VEHICLE DA AGE IN
EVENT OF ACCIDENT.
PROPERLY TORQUE AND RECHECK FASTENERS AND SECURITY
OF STEP TREAD AFTER 250 ILES AND FREQUENTLY THERE-
AFTER. INSPECT AND DO NOT USE TUBE STEP IF DA AGED.
DO NOT USE TUBE STEP AS WINCH/SELF-RECOVERY
ATTACH ENT POINT.
CHECK STATE AND LOCAL HIGHWAY SAFETY LAWS REGARDING
PER ITTED ON-ROAD EQUIP ENT.
3” Side Tube Step
3” Round Detail
4” Oval Side Tube Step
4” Oval Detail
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Before You Begin Installation:
Congratulations on your purchase of the
Quadratec Tubular Side Steps for your
Jeep®Wrangler.
When unpacking, check to make sure all
parts are included and not damaged due
to shipping. If any part is missing or
broken, please call Customer Service
at 800-745-6037 as soon as possible.
Due to the length and bulk of these
steps, we strongly suggest you get the
help of a friend for steps that involve
lifting, locating or holding the side steps
during installation.
Thank you again for your purchase
and let’s start the installation process.
As you unpack your tube side steps, be careful not to scratch the
finish with a knife or razor. We suggest placing the unpacked bumper
back into the original box so it does not get scratched before the
installation begins. It is highly recommended that a second person
assist with the installation of these tube side steps.
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. You CAN be moderately HURT and also may suffer
property damage if you don’t follow instructions.
Careful attention is required to this instruction or operation but does
generally not relate to personal injury. Damage to your Quadratec®
product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions.
These custom fit steps have been
designed for long life and great looks.
With proper care, they are designed to
provide years of use.
Please see page 7 in this instruction
booklet for all suggested care for your
Quadratec Side Tube Steps.
Product Care and aintenance:
A Few Words About Product Safety:
Your Side Tube Steps are designed to
enhance the utility and enjoyment of
your off road capable vehicle. Before
installation, please take a moment to
review the following safety information
and installation instructions. Important
safety information is generally preceded
by one of three signal words indicating
the relative risk of injury.
The signal words mean:
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Safety Glasses
10mm, 13mm & 17mm Socket & Driver
10mm & 16mm Wrenches
Torque Wrench
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Installation Hardware:
You must remove factory installed “Rock Rails”, side ste s or running
boards before installation of your new Side Tube Ste s.
This instruction sheet covers the installation of both the 3” round
tube ste s as well as the 4” Oval Tube ste s for 2 Door Jee Wrangler.
Pictures in this instruction booklet may not show your s ecific model
but installation is identical for both tube diameters.
PARTS LIST:
Driver (Left) Side Step QTY 1
Passenger (Right) Side Step QTY 1
Mounting Brackets: (stamped, see above)
DF) Driver (Left) Front: QTY 1
PF) Pass (Right) Front: QTY 1
DC) Driver (Left) Rear: QTY 1
PC) Pass (Right) Rear: QTY 1
Hex Bolts:
(A) 10 30mm bolt QTY 4
(B) 8 35mm bolt QTY 4
(C) 6 25mm bolt QTY 8
(D) 8 25mm w/Captive Washer QTY 8
Nylon Lock Nuts:
(E) 10mm nylock nut QTY 4
(F) 6mm nylock nut QTY 8
Flat Washers:
(G) 10mm flat washer QTY 8
(H) 8mm flat washer QTY 4
(I) 6mm flat washer QTY 16
Lock Washers:
(J) 8mm lock washer QTY 4
For
QR3
For
QR4
A
DF DC
PC PF
DF DC
PC PF
GHIE FB JC D
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Put on safety glasses. Starting at the
front of vehicle locate the vertical
threaded hole behind the pinch weld.
(FIG 1)
Align the hole in the step mounting
bracket (PF) and loosely install using
a 8 x 35mm bolt (B), lock washer (J)
and flat washer (H). (FIG 2)
Installation: QR3 or QR4 ounting (passenger side illustrated)
FIG 1 FIG 2
Locate and loosely install the front sup-
port bracket (behind) using 6mm hex
head bolts (B) through the pinch weld
with washers (I) on both sides and se-
cure with a 6mm nylock nut (F) using a
10mm hex wrench and a 10mm socket.
(FIG 3)
Next align the mounting slots between
the two brackets and loosely install a
10mm bolt (A) with washers (G) on both
sides and secure with a 10mm nylock
nut (E) using a 16mm hex wrench and
a 17mm socket. (FIG 4)
FIG 3 FIG 4
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At the rear of vehicle locate the vertical
threaded hole behind the pinch weld.
(FIG 5)
Ali n the hole in the step mountin
bracket (PC) and loosely install usin
a 8 x 35mm bolt (B), lock washer (J)
and flat washer (H). (FIG 6)
Installation: QR3 or QR4 Mounting (passenger side illustrated)
FIG 5 FIG 6
Locate and loosely install the rear sup-
port bracket usin 6mm hex head bolts
(B) throu h the pinch weld with wash-
ers (I) on both sides and secure with a
6mm nylock nut (F) usin a 10mm hex
wrench and a 10mm socket. (FIG 7)
Next ali n the mountin slots between
the two brackets and loosely install a
10mm bolt (A) with washers (G) on both
sides and secure with a 10mm nylock
nut (E) usin a 16mm hex wrench and
a 17mm socket. (FIG 8)
FIG 7 FIG 8
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Torque for 6mm Button Head Bolt (hardware C & F) = 8 ft-Lbs
Torque for 8mm Hex Head Bolt (hardware B) = 16 ft-Lbs
Torque for 10mm Hex Head Bolt (hardware A & E) = 37 ft-Lbs
Now align the step with mounting
bracket holes as shown. (FIG 9)
Loosely install the 8mm bolt with
captive washer (D) using a 13mm
socket. (FIG 10)
Installation: QR3 or QR4 ounting (passenger side illustrated)
FIG 9 FIG 10
Ensuring that the step is level to the
body, slowly tighten the 8mm bolts be-
hind pinch weld on the front and rear
mounting brackets. Next, tighten all
6mm hardware so the support brackets
are on center with pinch weld holes.
Now tighten the 10mm hardware secur-
ing the brackets to each other. Lastly
tighten the 8mm captive washer bolts
to tube step. Each bolt is tightened to
the Torque Specs show below.
FIG 11 FIG 12
Repeat steps on the driver side.
Installation is now complete.
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Your Tube Steps have been designed
and manufactured to provide years of
use. However, like any product, general
maintenance is required to keep it
looking new.
Because the steps are located on the un-
derside of the vehicle, they are subject
to potential rock chips and other debris
potentially causing portions of the paint
to chip off. For touch ups, we recom-
mend using a textured black spray paint
sprayed on a piece of cardboard and
cotton swab to gently fill in these chips.
This will prevent any rust from forming.
Product Care and aintenance:
3” Side Tube Step 4” Oval Side Tube Step
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Quadratec® Exclusive
Three Year Limited Warranty
Your uadratec®branded accessories are
covered by the following Limited Warranty
provided exclusively by uadratec, Inc., 1028
Saunders Lane, West Chester PA 19380.
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
made in connection with your purchase.
uadratec neither assumes nor authorizes any
vendor, retailer or other person or entity to as-
sume for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with this product or Limited War-
ranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply
and is not cumulative to any accessory or part
distributed by uadratec for which the Manu-
facturer provides a separate written warranty.
What is Covered: Subject to the terms, exclu-
sions and limitations herein and with respect
only to uadratec branded accessories first sold
in the United States, uadratec warrants to the
initial retail purchaser only that your
uadratec accessory shall be free of defects in
material and workmanship: for a period of
three (3) years from date of retail purchase.
This Limited Warranty is not assignable and
shall terminate upon sale of the vehicle upon
which the uadratec accessory is installed or
other transfer third persons.
All other warranties are hereby disclaimed, ex-
cept to the extent prohibited by applicable law
in which case any implied warranty of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose
on this product is limited to 3 year from date of
initial retail sale. uadratec reserves the rights
to: (a.) require invoice or other proof your ac-
cessory is within the terms of this Limited
Warranty as a condition of warranty service
and, (b.) make future revisions to this product
and Limited Warranty without prior notice or
obligation to upgrade your product.
What is Not Covered:
Your uadratec Limited Warranty does not
cover products or parts uadratec determines
to have been damaged by or subjected to:
(a.) installation damage, alteration, modifica-
tion, combination with other parts, failure to
maintain or improper repair or service, (b.) nor-
mal wear & tear, cosmetic damage or damage
from moisture or water immersion, (c.) Acts of
God, accidents, misuse, negligence, inadequate
mounting or impact with vehicle(s), obstacles
or other aspects of the environment, (d.) theft,
vandalism or other intentional damage.
Remedy Limited to Repair/Replacement:
The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall,
upon uadratec inspection and at uadratec’s
option, be either repair or replacement of prod-
uct or parts (new or refurbished) covered under
this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting
warranty consideration should first contact
uadratec to obtain a RGA number
(610-701-3336). All labor, removal, shipping
and installation costs are customer’s
responsibility.
Other Limitations - Exclusion of Damages -
Your Rights Under State Law:
In consideration of the purchase price paid, nei-
ther uadratec nor any independent uadratec
distributor/licensee are responsible for any time
loss, rental costs, or for any incidental, conse-
quential, punitive or other damages you may
have or incur in connection with any part or
product purchased. Your exclusive remedy
hereunder for covered parts is repair/replace-
ment as described above.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights.
You may also have other rights that vary from
state to state. For example, some states do not
allow limitations of how long an implied war-
ranty lasts and /or do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the limitations and exclusions
herein may not apply to you.
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