Rhinoman Fitment Instructions for Volkswagen Amarok Double Cab Gen 1
Fitment Instructions
for Volkswagen
Amarok Gen 1
Double Cab
XTREME, XPEDITION & RHINOLITE
Fitment Kit Contents
Description
Quantity
Illustration
M8 x 25 Bolt
16
M8 x 30 Bolt
12
M8 Nylock Nut
8
M8 Flat Washer
28
Cab Side Bracket Inner
2
Cab Side Bracket Outer
2
Tail Gate Bracket Inner
2
Tail Gate Bracket Outer
2
Required Tools
Description
Illustration
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: ensure that everything is accounted for as indicated above.
Step 2
- Remove any cab guards, roll bar, tonneau cover, sports bar etc. from vehicle.
Step 3
- Remove the factory fitted tie-down hooks.
- Insert the provided cab side and tail gate side brackets. (Image below)
- Secure brackets with provided bolts on the OEM tie-down points.
- Ensure that the rear cab window of the vehicle is clean, before loading the canopy onto the load bin.
Step 4
- Fit the canopy to the loading bin, align & space evenly.
- Identify the front & rear tie-down points in the load bin, as these points will be used for the fitment brackets. Refer to “FIG 1.” For tie-down positions.
- Fit both tail gate & cab side fitment brackets in position. Do not over tighten as you might need to adjust bracket heights. Below illustration applicable to both tail-gate & cab side fitment brackets.
- Align the canopy fastening points with the brackets’ fastening points. (Fig. 1).
- When the canopy is resting on the load bin, adjust the brackets to achieve a gap of approx. 6mm between the canopy fastening surface and the bracket top surface. (Fig2.)
- Secure the brackets to the load body by fastening the bolts slowly & securely.
- Secure the canopy to the brackets using the bolts supplied, tighten the bolts to secure the two surfaces firmly, into the factory supplied threaded holes.
Step 5
- Trim sealing rubber on tailgate with knife or scissors.
- Check again for alignment of canopy on sides of loading bin.
- Check all bolts one final time.
- Enjoy your NEW Rhinoman all Aluminum 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.