TrailFX A4004S User manual

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READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE.STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN
BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM 45 TO 65 FOOT POUND.
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
Driver/left Side Step
18
8mm x 24mm OD x 2mm Washers
1
Passenger/right Side Step
18
8-1.25mm Nylon Lock Nuts
6
Sidebar Brackets (use for left or right)
12
Retainer Clips
18
8mm Plastic Washers
6
Plastic Bracket Covers
12
8mm x 25mm Combination Bolts
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
4" Side Bar
Part No. A4004S/B
Fits: 2015-Current Ford F150 Super Crew Cab
2017-Current Ford F250/350/450/550 Supercrew Cab
(6) Left or Right
Mounting Brackets
(18) 8mm Plastic Washers
Driver/left Side Step illustrated
Front
Driver/left side
Bracket layout
Passenger/right side
Bracket layout
(6) Plastic Bracket Covers
(12) Retainer Clips
for Covers
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL –LIMITED LIFETIME
POWDER COATED BLACK –3 YEARS
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60-180 min
DRILLING NOT
REQUIRED
CUTTING NOT
REQUIRED

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1. Start the installation under the driver side of the vehicle. Locate the front factory running board mounting
location along the inner side of the body, (Figure 1). IMPORTANT: Clean mounting studs with wire brush
to remove paint and debris.
2. Slide (1) Plastic Washer over each factory mounting stud in the body panel, (Figures 2 & 3). IMPORTANT:
The Plastic Washers are designed to prevent corrosion between the aluminum body panel and the steel
mounting brackets. Do not install the Brackets without the Plastic Washers.
3. Select (1) Mounting Bracket. NOTE: All (6) Brackets are universal and will fit left or right side. Attach the
Mounting Bracket to the (3) factory studs with (3) 8mm Flat Washers and (3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure
4). Snug but do not fully tighten the hardware.
4. Repeat Steps 1—3to install the (2) remaining center and rear passenger side Brackets.
5. Select (1) Plastic Bracket Cover and (2) Retaining Clips. Slide the Cover over the driver side front Bracket.
Line up the (2) mounting holes in the Cover with the holes in the Bracket. Insert the Clip into the holes and
push center pin to expand Clip, (Figure 5). Repeat this Step for all Cover installation for the remaining center
and rear passenger side Brackets.
6. Select the Driver/left Side Step. Carefully position the Side Step onto the (3) Mounting Brackets.
IMPORTANT: Do not slide, (front to back or rotate), the Side Step on the Brackets or damage to the finish
may result. Attach the Side Step to the Mounting Brackets with (6) 8mm x 25mm Combination Bolts (Figure
6).
7. Level and adjust the Side Step and tighten all hardware.
8. Repeat Steps 1—7to install the passenger/right Side Step.
9. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
Front
(Fig 1) Driver side front mounting location
(3) 8mm Plastic Washers
(3) 8mm Flat Washers
(3) 8mm Nylon Lock Nuts
Front
(Fig 2) Plastic Insulation Washer
(Fig 3) Thread Plastic Washers onto all mounting
studs. Driver side front location pictured
(3) Plastic
Insulation Washers
(Fig 4) Driver side front Bracket installation
Front
Use a wire brush to remove
paint from threads

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Driver/left Side Installation Pictured
(2) 8mm x 25mm
Combination Bolts
Complete Installation
(2) Retainer
Clips
Front
Front
(Fig 5) Plastic Cover installation onto front bracket
(Fig 6)

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FAQ’s
1. Hardware’s are not of correct size.
In GMC / Chevrolet truck model 2006 & up, customer needs to reuse the factory body bolts to install the bracket. If your vehicle is not
GMC / Chevrolet 2006 & up, ensure that holes are not partially covered with any plastic grommet or rust? If it is, remove the plastic
grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation.
2. Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.
In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver /
Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue.
3. Products are thumping / rattling after installation.
Ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease
between the metal to metal contact surfaces.
4. Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors.
Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide.
5. Missing / Excess Hardware.
Recheck hardware count as per the part list.
6. Product not installing properly.
Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
Driver Side tube packed using “Green” color foam sheet. Passenger Side tube packed using “White” color foam sheet
No.
Parts Identification
1
Passenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “PR”
2
Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “DR”
3
Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “PC”
4
Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “DC”
5
Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “PF”
6
Driver / Left ‘Front’ Bracket marked “DF”
Note:
This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count.
For part count, refer Parts List.
Product / Bracket image is representative and actual design may vary.
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PRODUCT CARE
Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.
Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product.
Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax. Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the
finish leading to corrosion.
Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for Stainless Steel finish.
Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both Stainless Steel and Black finish.
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the
original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or an
intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product at our option, when the product is returned prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or misuse of this product voids the warranty. KAO’s liability is limited to repair or
replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.