Instructions for FJ Cruiser M-PAC Rack Installation
1) Open the rear door of the FJ and open the rear window.
2) At the top of the plastic panel, there are two access points to get to the bolts that hold the panel on. Use a small flat head screwdriver to pop out the plastic covers. Inside there are two bolts that can either be removed with a Phillips head screwdriver or the appropriate size socket.
3) There are two covers over window shocks they just pull straight up for removal.
4) The rear door panel is held on multiple clips. You can either purchase a door panel removal tool at the local auto parts store (recommended) or you can carefully use a flat head screwdriver to lift the panel. Use a short strong pulling action (with your fingers) to “tug” the panel from the door itself. Be careful as to not loose the clips or the felt washers.
5) Place the panel onto a clean cardboard surface and place the M-PAC Rack onto the door. Be careful to keep the edges on a flat surface so that the washers will lie flat on the backside of the panel. (Please note that the position that we chose partially covers the access holes to the two bolts at the top of the panel).
6)After you have carefully determined the appropriate placement of your M-PAC Rack, carefully mark your holes with a marker and remove the M-PAC Rack. (see photo for recommended placement).
7) Drill holes in the places that you have marked.
8)Flip the panel over, there may be places where the holes have been placed near plastic ridges. Utilize a dremel or utility knife to remove enough plastic to make a flat surface for the washers (see photo).
9) If you place your Rack on the back door as we have suggested in the photo, drop the panel bolts in the holes before screwing the rack down. Please be aware that there is enough room to slip in a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten the bolts but you may have difficulty actually getting the bolt in the hole after the M-PAC rack is secured.
10) Fit the Allen head bolts through the mounting holes of the rack and door panel, then slip over appropriate washer and tighten locknut.
11) Carefully place the panel back on the door and snap onto clips, use a Phillips head screwdriver to tighten upper bolts on panel.
In order to replace the bolt covers, you must bend one tab inward and slip it behind the rack, if you have done this correctly the rack will hold the cover down securely
Enjoy your M-PAC Rack!
Thank you for purchasing our product.
Patricia Frost CEO
Springtail LLC
www.springtailsolutions.com
