Steelcraft EVO3 User manual

EVO3 LIGHT BAR
07-14 TOYOTA TUNDRA, 08-14 SEQUOIA
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PARTS LIST:
Qty
Description
Qty
Description
1
EVO3 Front Light Bar
1
Driver/left Top Bracket
1
Crossbar Light Mounting Bracket
1
Passenger/right Top Bracket
2
Universal Light Tab
14
8-1.25mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
1
Driver/left Upper Frame Bracket
16
8mm x 22mm OD x 2mm Flat Washer
1
Passenger/right Upper Frame Bracket
12
8mm Lock Washer
1
Driver/left Lower Frame Bracket
2
8-1.25mm Nylon Lock Nut
1
Passenger/right Lower Frame Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. MAY INTERFERE
WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS AND "ACTIVE" LASER GUIDED CRUISE CONTROL
SYSTEMS. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED.
2. Start installation at the front of the vehicle.
07-13 Tundra models: Open the hood. Upper Frame Brackets can either be installed from
above, (Figure 1), or below, (Figure 4), the front bumper depending on model, accessories
and year
2014 Tundra models: Upper Frame Brackets must be installed from below front bumper,
(Figure 2—4).
3. Locate the passenger side bumper bracket bolted to the end of the frame. NOTE: To access
the end of the frame from below, first remove the hardware attaching the bumper cover to the
cross member, (Figure 2).
4. Remove the top (2) factory hex nuts on the outside and the single hex nut on the inside
attaching the factory bumper bracket to the end of the frame, (Figures 3, 4 & 6).
5. Select the passenger side Upper Frame Bracket, (Figure 5). Slide the U-shaped Bracket over
the top of the bumper bracket, down and over the (3) threaded studs, (Figure 6). If installing
from below, carefully pull the bottom of the bumper cover outward only enough to slide the
Crossbar Light
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Top
Bracket
Passenger/Right
Top Bracket
Driver/Left Lower
Frame Bracket
Passenger/Right
Lower Frame Bracket
(2) Universal Light
Mounting Tabs
Passenger/Right
Upper Frame
Bracket
Driver/Left
Upper Frame
Bracket

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Bracket up and in position. Use the factory hex nuts to attach the Upper Bracket to the bumper
bracket, (Figure 7). Snug but do not fully tighten the (3) hex nuts at this time.
6. Repeat Steps 3—5to install the driver side Upper Frame Bracket. IMPORTANT: Installation
will require removal or cutting of plastic air deflector, (if equipped), attached to the back of the
lower grille, (Figures 8 & 9). NOTE: Depending on year and model, it may be necessary or
easier to remove bumper cover to remove the air deflector from back of the grille insert.
7. Select the passenger side Top Bracket, (Figure 10). Slide the Top Bracket in through the
opening in the bumper. Line up the (2) inner holes in the Bracket with the threaded holes in the
top of the Upper Frame Bracket, (Figure 11). Bolt the Top Bracket to the top of the Upper
Frame Bracket with (2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers.
Leave hardware loose at this time.
8. Repeat Step 7 to install the driver side Top Bracket.
9. Move to below the front bumper. Remove the (2) factory tow hooks and set aside, (Figure 12).
Select the passenger side Lower Frame Bracket, (Figure 13). Line up the holes in the tow
hook with the slots in the Bracket. Bolt the tow hook and Bracket to the bottom of the frame
using the factory tow hook bolts, (Figure 14).
10.Repeat Step 9 to install the driver/left side Frame Mounting Bracket. Leave hardware loose.
11.Carefully unwrap the EVO3 Light Bar. With assistance, hold the Light Bar in place above the
Brackets. Slide the passenger side mounting tab on the Light Bar between the Top Bracket
and the Lower Frame Bracket, (Figure 15). Insert (2) 8mm Hex Bolts with (2) 8mm Lock
Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers through the Frame Mounting Bracket, the Light Bar and
into the threaded holes in the Top Bracket, (Figure 16). Leave hardware loose at this time.
Repeat this Step to attach the driver side of the Light Bar to the Mounting Brackets. Leave
hardware loose at this time.
12.Next, select the long Crossbar Light Bracket, (Figure 17). Attach the Light Bracket to the
threaded holes in both Top brackets with (4) 8mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4)
8mm Flat Washers, (Figures 18 & 19).
13.Align and adjust the Light Bar to the front of the vehicle and tighten the tow hook hardware
first. Next, check the Top Brackets for clearance between the Brackets and the bumper
opening. Slide the Upper Frame Brackets up or down as necessary and once adjusted, tighten
the factory hex nuts on the bumper bracket.
14.Next, make sure the Light Bar is level and centered and tighten all 8mm hardware to 18-20ft-
lbs. Reattach the bottom of the bumper cover with the factory hardware, (Figure 2).
15.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
16.If installing an accessory light at this time, select the (2) “L” Universal Light Brackets, (Figures
17 & 18). Replace the brackets included with the light with the (2) Universal Brackets. Attach
the Brackets to the long slot in either side of the Light Bar Mounting Bracket with the included
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers and (2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts.
17.Follow the instructions provided by the light manufacturer to attach the light to the (2) Brackets
and to install the electrical wiring. Once adjusted, tighten the supplied 8mm hardware to 18-
20ft-lbs.
18.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
Use only mild soap to clean the EVO3 Light Bar.

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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 1) 07-13 Tundra bumper bracket location
pictured from above with hood open
(Fig 4) 2014 passenger side pictured from below
Fig 2
(Fig 5) Passenger side Upper
Frame Bracket illustrated
Bumper bracket
Remove hardware
securing bottom of bumper
cover to cross member
Front
Front
Front
Front
(Fig 3) Remove only the outer top and center
hex nuts and the single inner hex nut securing
the bumper bracket to the end of the frame

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(Fig 6) Passenger side Upper Frame Bracket
installed over bumper bracket. Pictured from below
(Fig 7) Reuse factory hex nuts to secure Top
Bracket to end of frame. Remove tow hooks
Remove the top and center factory hex
nuts on outside of bumper bracket
Remove (1) factory hex
nut on inside of bracket
Front
Front
(Fig 9) Driver side Air deflector (if equipped)
pictured from behind bumper. Note: Not
included on all models
(Fig 8) Remove or cut air deflector from
behind lower grille opening in bumper
Fig 10
Driver/Left Top
Bracket
Passenger/Right
Top Bracket
Passenger/Right
Upper Frame
Bracket
Driver/Left Upper
Frame Bracket
Attach Top Bracket to
Upper Frame Bracket with:
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washers

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Remove factory
tow hook
Front
Fig 13
(Fig 11) Driver side 07-13 pictured from above
Front
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
Fig 12
(Fig 14) Line up the Lower Frame Bracket
between the tow hook mounting location
and the tow hook. Use the factory bolts to
reinstall the tow hook over the Bracket
(Fig 15) Insert the Light Bar between the Top
Brackets and the Lower Frame Brackets
Front
Front
Driver/Left Lower
Frame Bracket
Passenger/Right
Lower Frame Bracket

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Passenger side installation pictured
Fig 18
Fig 17
Complete Installation
Front
Front
(Fig 19) Passenger side Top Bracket
Front
Fig 16
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
Crossbar Light
Mounting Bracket
(2) Universal Light
Mounting Tabs
8mm Hex Bolt
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
8mm Nylon Lock Nut
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(2) 8mm Lock Washers
(2) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Hex Bolts
(4) 8mm Flat Washers
(2) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
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