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KC M-RACK GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
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Mask off Roof of the Vehicle
Carefully mask off the area where the M-Rack is going to be installed. Provide plenty of coverage to prevent any
surfaces of the vehicle from getting damaged during rack placement. Be sure to select tape that will not damage
the paint or leave behind any excess adhesive residue.
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Drilling the Mounting Holes
Before drilling, use a center punch to pin-point your pilot hole position. Use a 1/16" drill bit (or similar size) to start a
pilot hole in the center of each tab mark. Be careful not to drill beyond the outer roof skin; a drill stop can be used
to set the depth. Open up the pilot holes using a "Q" size drill bit (a 5/16" bit will also work, but is not ideal). Again,
closely monitor the depth to make sure that the bit does not pierce the second layer of the roof.
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Rivnut Installation
After clearing holes of extra burrs, place the self-sealing rivnut inserts into the newly created holes. Using a rivnut
tool with an M6 die set the rivnuts, and ensure that they are securely fastened. The rivnuts will self-seal so long as
they are seated and crushed properly.
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Attach the Second Support Rail
After all the desired carriage bolts have been installed, fasten the remaining side
rail to the extruded cross bars, as done so in Step #1. Once attached, ensure all
screws are securely fastened. Once completed the rack is now fully assembled.
Marking Drill Hole Positions
Align and cneter the rack into place on the vehicle. Once the placement of the
rack is satisfactory, mark the mounting locations onto the masking tape by tracing
the tab and the hole. Remove the rack from the vehicle and set aside. (Remember:
"Measure Twice, Cut Once") Double-check that the rack is centered and that the
marks are in the correct locaton.
Fasten the Rack
Note: Before attaching the rack to the vehicle, if there are lights that need to be
installed, this would be a good time to do so. (See Step #10)
Set the rack back into position atop the vehicle. Using the supplied M6-1.0 button
head cap-screws and washers, attach the rack onto the OEM holes and/or newly
installed rivnut (Blue thread-lock is recommended, but not required).
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