Rhinoman Fitment Instructions for Ford Ranger P703 Single Cab
Fitment Instructions
for Ford Ranger
(P703)
Single Cab
RHINOLITE
Important Notice
Installation of a J-brace bracket by a Ford-approved fitment centre is compulsory before installing a canopy to ensure proper bin reinforcement.
Fitment Kit Contents
Description
Quantity
Illustration
M8x25 Hexagonal Bolt
8
M8x30 Hexagonal Bolt
8
M8 Nylock Nut
8
M8 Body Washer
8
M8 Flat Washer
16
Cab Side Bracket LH
1
Cab Side Bracket RH
1
Tail Gate Bracket LH
1
Tail Gate Bracket RH
1
Required Tools
Description
Illustration
T40 / T45 Torx Key / Star allen key
8mm Spanner
8mm Socket Wrench (Optional)
13mm Spanner
13mm Socket Wrench (Optional)
Installation Time & Care Instructions
- Approx. 45 Minutes (Excluding the removal of any accessories from load bin)
- Before installation, ensure that your hands and workwear are clean from oil, grime & dirt.
- Ensure that the correct tools and PPE are used whilst installing the canopy. Clean the rear cab window before fitting the canopy.
- Torque all M8 fasteners to approx. 28Nm.
Fitment Steps
Step 1
- Unpack all components and hardware from packaging, and ensure that all components are accounted for as indicated above.
Step 2
- Remove any cab guards, roll bar, tonneau cover, sports bar, etc. from vehicle.
Step 3
- Remove the indicated factory-fitted tie-down brackets with a T40 / T45 Torx key.
Remove the tie-down brackets on both sides of the vehicle.
- Identify and fit the supplied cab side and tailgate side brackets to the tie-down points with their respective bolts.
Fast-set required to fix each fitment bracket to the above-mentioned tie-down points: 2 x M8 spring washers, 2 x M8 flat washers, 2 x M8 x 25 hexagonal bolts.
Step 4
- Ensure that the rear cab window of the vehicle is clean, before loading the canopy onto the load bin.
- Load the canopy onto the load bin, space evenly to ensure that the fitment holes on the canopy and the fitment brackets align.
- When the canopy is resting on the load bin, adjust the brackets to achieve a gap of approx. 6mm between the bottom of the canopy fastening surface and the bracket top surface. (Fig2.)
- Secure the brackets to the load bin tie-down points by fastening the bolts slowly & securely.
- Secure the canopy to the brackets using a M8 x 30 Hexagonal bolt and M8 body washer from the top, with a M8 flat washer and M8 Nylock nut from the bottom. Tighten all bolts until the canopy fastening points is flat against the fitment brackets.
Step 5
- Trim sealing rubber on tailgate with knife or scissors to suit.
- Confirm alignment of canopy and the rubber seal all around.
- Check all bolts one final time.
- Enjoy your NEW Rhinoman canopy.
WARRANTY, SERVICE & CARE GUIDE
- All Rhinoman products carry a comprehensive 2-year factory warranty.
- PLEASE NOTE: Your canopy will only be covered under warranty if it has been fitted by an approved Rhinoman fitment centre or agent.
- Please do inspect the fasteners on the fitment brackets every once in a while, to ensure that all bolts are still tight and properly secured.