front runner

Mercedes Benz G-Class (2019- current)
Foot RailsENG
FAMG001

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Don’t be a hero and muscle through this installation without reading these ﬁtting instructions ﬁrst! Improper installation of this gear may void certain
aspects of your warranty.
Before you begin, take a moment and open all your Front Runner rack kit boxes and gather the assembly instructions for the various components.
A complete kit will contain:
1. A Front Runner Mounting System speciﬁc to your vehicle
2. A Front Runner Rack Tray or Load Bar Slats
This document will guide you through the assembly of the mounting system and assist you in ﬁtting the roof rack tray or load bars to your speciﬁcvehicle.
Please refer to the next page for a list of all the components, quantities and tools required.

IMPORTANT WARNING!
IT IS CRITICAL THAT ALL FRONT RUNNER PRODUCTS BE PROPERLY AND SECURELY ASSEMBLED AND ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER ATTACHMENT COULDRESULT IN AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT, AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSEMBLING AND SECURING ALL FRONTRUNNER PRODUCTS TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCTS FOR ADJUSTMENT, WEAR ANDDAMAGE. THEREFORE, YOU MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS SUPPLIED WITH YOUR FRONT RUNNER PRODUCT PRIOR TOINSTALLATION OR USE. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS AND CAUTIONS, OR IF YOU HAVE NO MECHANICAL EXPERIENCE AND ARE NOT THOROUGHLYFAMILIAR WITH THE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE PRODUCT INSTALLED BY A PROFESSIONAL INSTALLER OR OTHER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

NOTE: Front Runner will not be responsible for any damage caused by the failure to install the product according to these instructions.
Please call us if you have any questions about the installation of this product.

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TOOLS NEEDEDFoot Rail Front - 1LH + 1RH
Foot Rail Rear - 1LH + 1RH
Joiner Plate
M6 x 16 Button Head Bolt
M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washer
M6 Nyloc Nut
M6 Nut Cap
M8 x 20 Hex Bolt
M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat Washer
M8 Nyloc Nut
M8 Nut Cap
M5 Nut Cap
M5 Nyloc Nut
M5 x 13 x 1SS Flat Washer
Mounting Foot BaseT - Bolt
Foam Gasket
Spacer Assembly

8mm
10mm
13mm

10mm
13mm

No5Panel Tool

4mm

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2.1

Before you start the ﬁtment, remove the roof
insert covers, using a panel tool or ﬂat screwdriver.
If you are ﬁtting a Full Rack, remove all 6covers.
If you are ﬁtting a Half Rack, remove themiddle and rear covers.

2.2

NOTE: For ﬁtment of a Full Rack do Step
2.2 and 2.3.

4

For ﬁtment of a Half Rack proceed toStep 2.3.
4mm13510mm2

Join the Front and Rear Foot Rails (Items 1 &2) together using M6 x 16 Button Head Bolts,M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washers, M6 Nyloc Nuts
and the Joiner Plates (Items 3, 4, 5 & 6).
Place a M6 Nut Cap (Item 7) over each of theNyloc Nuts when done.

672.3

Assemble the Base Spacers (Item 15) to eachof the feet on the Foot Rails using the RoundSpacers (Item 18), M5 x 13 x 1SS Flat Washer
and M5 Nyloc Nuts (Items 13 & 14) as shown.

12138mm

Fully tighten and place a M6 Nut Cap (Item12) over each of the Nyloc Nuts.

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2.4

Remove the protective backing of the Foam
Gasket (Item 17) and adhere the Gasket tothe bottom of each foot as shown.

17

2.5

Before mounting the Foot Rail to the vehicle,
insert a T-Bolt (Item 16) in each of the roof
inserts as shown in 2.5.
Insert the T-Bolt and turn it clockwise 90
degrees.

16

Use the slot on the top of the bolt as a visualguide.

A

2.6

Secure the Foot Rails to the vehicle byplacing them over the T-Bolts and fastening
using M6 x 12 x 1SS Flat Washers and M6
Nyloc Nuts (Items 5 & 6) as shown.

7610mm5

Make sure the T Bolt remains in the correctorientation while tightening.
See detail A in 2.5.
Place a M6 Nut Cap over each of the Nyloc
Nuts.

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3.1

Make sure that the wind deﬂector is installed
before you proceed to the next step.
Refer to Rack Fitment Guide.

Half Rack
Fit your Roof Rack to the Foot Rails using
M8 x 20 Hex Bolts, M8 x 16 x 1.6SS Flat
Washers and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 8, 9 & 10).

3.2813mm

910
113.3

Full Rack
Fit your Roof Rack to the Foot Rails using
M8 x 20 Hex Bolts, M8 x 16 x 1.6SS FlatWashers and M8 Nyloc Nuts (Items 8, 9 & 10).

813mm

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Center the rack and tighten fully. Use M8 nut caps (Item 11) to ﬁnish off the nuts.

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5Congratulations! You did it. Take a step back and admire your work!

INSTALL OTHER VEHICLE AND RACK ACCESSORIES
Now's the time to visit your favorite Front Runner Dealer in person or online.

IMPORTANT!
FRONT RUNNER RACK KITS OFTEN HAVE A HIGHER LOAD RATING THAN THE VEHICLES THEY ARE MOUNTED TO. PLEASE REFER TO YOUR SPECIFIC VEHICLE MANUFACTURER
FOR A RECOMMENDED ROOF RATING. FRONT RUNNER CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPROPER LOADING BEYOND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S STATED LOAD CAPACITY.

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