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MERCEDES GELANDEWAGEN
G CLASS (1979-2018)

LAMG002

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Thank you for purchasing Front Runner Mercedes Gelandewagen G Class (1979-2018) Ladder.
Before you start, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the Fitting Instructions and the components received.
Refer to Page 2 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 COULD
RESULT 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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Ladder Top Clamp LH
Gutter Clamp LH
Ladder Top Clamp RH
Gutter Clamp RH
Ladder Side LH
M6 x 12 Button Head Screw
Bump Stop Plate
M5 x 16 Button Head Screw
Bump Stop
M5 x 10 Button Head Screw
M5 Flat Washer
M5 Nyloc Nut
M5 Nut Cap
M6 x 16 Button Head Screw
Bottom Support
Ladder Rung - MG2
M6 Nut Cap
M6 Nyloc Nut
M6 Flat Washer

FIGURE 1.1

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Ladder Rung - MG1Ladder Side RH
M6 x 60 Cap Screw
M6 Spring Washer
M6 x 19 x 1SS Flat Washer
M6 x 16 Hex Head Bolt
M6 Black Nylon Flat Washer

TOOLS NEEDED8mm10mm

3mm
4mm
5mm

Denatured
Alcohol

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22.1

The door opening side will determine whichside the ladder will be installed.

Left Hand SideIf the rear door opens to the right hand side,
the ladder must be installed on the left handside of the vehicle as shown.

Right Hand Side

2.2
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Identify the Ladder Top Clamp and Gutter
Clamp you will use during the ladderassembly.

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2.3
252

2310mmTab
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23

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L = Left Hand Side identiﬁer
Use the Ladder Top Mount LH (Item 1) with
the Gutter Clamp LH (Item 2) for a left handside installation.

B

R = Right Hand Side identiﬁer
Use the Ladder Top Mount RH (Item 3) withthe Gutter Clamp RH (Item 4) for a right handside installation.

For the purpose of this ﬁtment guide a left
hand assembly and installation will beshown.

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AAssemble the Gutter Clamp LH (Item 2) tothe Ladder Top Clamp LH (Item 1) using
two M6x16 Hex Head Bolts, two M6 Spring
Washers and two M6 Flat Washers (Item25, 23 & 19). Insure to insert two M6 Black
Nylon Washers (Item 26) between the Gutter
Clamp tabs and the holes provided in thethe Ladder Top Clamp.

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5Assemble the two Ladder Rungs (Item 20)
to the Ladder Side RH (Item 21) and thenassemble Ladder Side LH (Item 5) as shown,using eight M6x12 Button Head Screws,
eight M6 Flat Washers and eight M6 Nyloc
Nuts (Item 6, 19 & 18). Finish off by placing
eight M6 Nut Caps (Item 17) on the M6 Nyloc
Nuts.

10mm

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2.5214mm

14Assemble the Bottom Support (Item 15) andthe Ladder Rung (Item 16) to the assemblyin 2.4 using six M6x16 Button Head Screws,
six M6 Flat Washers and six M6 Nyloc Nuts
(Item 14, 19 & 18). Finish off by placing six
M6 Nut Caps (Item 17) on the M6 Nyloc Nuts.

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Assemble the Ladder Top in 2.3 to theassembly in 2.5 using four M6x16 Button
Head Screw, four M6 Flat Washers and four
M6 Nyloc Nuts (Item 14, 19 & 18)4mm

1410mm

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22.7

Loosely insert two M6x60 Cap Screws withtwo M6 Spring Washers and two M6x19x1SS
Flat Washers (Item 22, 23 & 24) through theGutter Clamp LH (Item 2) into the Ladder Top
Clamp LH (Item 1) as shown.

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78mm

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Ladder Side

70mm

Door Frame Edge
5mm

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Alcohol

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Assemble the Bump Stop (Item 9) to theBump Stop Plate (Item 7) using the M5x16
Button Head Screw, one M5 Flat Washer
and one M5 Nyloc Nut (Item 8, 11 & 12).
Assemble the Bump Stop assembly tothe right hand side (left hand side for RHinstallation) of the ladder using two M5x10
Button Head Screws, two M5 Flat Washers
and two M5 Nyloc Nuts (Item 10, 11& 12).
Finishing off placing three M5 Nut Caps
(Item 13) on the M5 Nyloc Nuts.

5Swing open the Gutter Clamp. Fit the top
assembly into vehicle's gutter and let theBottom Support rest against the vehicle.
Align and space the Ladder Side at the top
and the Ladder Side at the bottom, 70mm
away from door frame edge.
Fully tighten the two M6 x 60 Cap Screws,
clamping the Ladder to the gutter.
Clean the surface area where the Double
Sided Tape rests against the vehicle withDenatured Alcohol.
Make sure the spacing at the top and bottom
is 70mm from the Door Frame Edge.
Remove the backing tape from the Double
Sided Tape and ﬁrmly push and secure thebottom of the ladder against the vehicle.

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

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