Long Leg Sports Bar Adapter

Read the fitting instructions before install. Use a qualified technician. Recycle packaging. Store removed parts safely. Remove swarf/dust from install surfaces. Follow safety standards. Wear appropriate clothing and equipment.

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General Notes

Read through the fitting instructions before installation of the accessory. Install the accessory following the fitting instructions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the vehicle or the accessory.
Ensure all recyclable discarded vehicle accessory components and packaging are recycled following local recycling regulations.
It is always recommended that this accessory is fitted by a qualified Kia Technician.
Safely store and protect any removed vehicle components.
Ensure all bare metal surfaces are protected using automotive bare metal primer and touch-up paint, or suitable automotive rust inhibitor.
Remove all metal swarf and dust from all vehicle surfaces if surface is used for accessory installation.

Safety Notes

Check that all work practices comply with safety standards.
Please wear appropriate clothing and use safety equipment.

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Step 1

IMPORTANT

Always refer to the vehicle’s Workshop Manual when removing vehicle components.

Fully disassemble Sports Bar (if fitted to the vehicle) and retain all the components.

Note: Refer to Sports Bar fitting instruction SB0054.

Tools Used

Phillips Head Screwdriver
13mm Spanner
Wrench
5mm Hex Tool
T40 Torx Tool

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Step 2

Replace original sports bar center tube with new supplied Centre Tube (1). Note: Supplied Center Tube (1) has notch marked on the edge.
Position the Center Tube (1) on a soft surface or mat with the warning label facing towards you as shown. Install the front tube FL (B) and the front tube FR (A) into the forward half of the Center Tube (1).
Apply Threadlock to retained M8 screws (C) and loosely secure the front tubes as shown.

Note: Do not tighten screws fully.

Note: Refer to the stamped letter on the tubes end:

FL – Front Left &

FR – Front Right.

Tools Used

Wrench
5mm Hex Tool
Threadlock

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Step 3

Install the rear tube RL (E) and the rear tube RR (D) into the rear half of the Center Tube (1).
Apply Threadlock to retained M8 screws (C) and loosely secure tube as shown.

Note: Do not tighten screws fully.

Note: Refer to the stamped letter on the tubes end:

RLL– Rear Left & RRL – Rear Right.

Tools Used

Wrench
5mm Hex Tool
Threadlock

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Step 4

Push all four retained rubber foot cups (A) onto the corresponding foot of the sports bar by aligning the foot cup to the tube as shown.

Note: Refer to the stamped letter on each of the foot cup:

FL – Front Left & FR – Front Right

RL – Rear Left & RR – Rear Right

Foot cups have pins (B) on top side to use as a locator. Pin must fit inside sports bar inner plate hole.

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Step 5

Using two people, carefully lift the Sports Bar and place it on a flat surface to make sure the legs are level. Adjust tubes if required by loosening the eight screws (A).

Note: The screw should be finger tightened only.

Tools Used

Wrench
5mm Hex Tool.

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Step 6

Install the Front Adapter Plate FR (3) and secure with the two M8x20 Hex Head Screws (9) and two Small M8 Washers (7).
Repeat for LHS.

Note: Do not tighten screws fully.

Tools Used

Wrench
13mm Socket

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Step 7

Install the Rear Adapter Plate RR (5) and secure with the two M8x30 Hex Head Screws (10) and Small M8 Washers (7).
Align the Rear Adapter Plate RR (5) forwards as much as possible.
Repeat for LHS.

Note: Do not tighten screws fully.

Tool Used

Wrench
13mm Socket

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Step 8

Using two people, carefully lift the sports bar and trial fit on top of roller cover, make sure the legs are level and adjust if required to align slots in all four Adapter Plates (2,3,4.5) to accessory channel.
Torque screws (9) to 20Nm.
Repeat for LHS.

Tool Used

13mm Socket
Torque wrench

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Step 9

Remove the Sports Bar from the roller cover and place upside down on a soft mat.
Torque screws (9) to 20Nm.

Tools Used

13mm Socket
Torque wrench

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Step 10

Slide two T-Nuts (6) into the RHS and LHS T-channel of the side rails as shown. Ensure they align with the holes in the Front Adapter Plates (2,3) and Rear Adapter Plates (4,5) on the feet of the sports bar.

Note: Use Tape Measure for positioning

Tools Used

Tape Measure

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Step 11

Place the sports bar on the roller cover forward so that the front feet are aligned
There should be a similar gap in front of the rear corner, see detail.
Reposition the T-Nuts (6) in the T-channel to align with the holes in all four Adapter Plates.
Secure the sports bar in place with four M8x20 Hex Head Screws (9) and four Large M8 Washers (8).
The T-Nut (6) will twist and self lock during the screw fitment.
Torque screws (9) to 20Nm.

Tools Used

13mm Socket
Torque wrench

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Step 12

Place the joiner upper (A) in place so as to correctly space the tubes within the centre tube.
Torque the four M8 screws x 4 (C) to 20Nm.
Repeat for LHS.

Note: Ensure the tubes are spaced so that the front tube is not touching the rear tube.

Tools Used

5mm Hex Tool
Torque Wrench

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Step 13

With the joiner upper (A) in place install joiner lower (B) over the bar and fasten together using the two M5x85 pan head screws (C).
Tighten to 1Nm.
Do not over tighten.
Repeat for LHS

Tools Used