BASEPLATE KIT KIT# 523133-1 07/02/18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KS ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com fits Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Impala 4 3 2 14 I N C. I N , 16 15 1 11 5 6 13 8 12 10 7 9 Item Qty. Length Width Description Part # 1...............4 .............. 4" ................7/16" ..........BOLT ....................................................................... 350084-00 2...............4 ..................................7/16" ..........LOCK WASHER ...................................................... 350307-00 3...............4 ..................................7/16" ..........NUT ......................................................................... 350256-00 4...............2 .............. 1 3/4" ..........1/2" ............CARRIAGE BOLT ................................................... 350363-00 5...............2 ..................................1/2" ............LOCK WASHER ...................................................... 350309-00 6...............2 ..................................1/2" ............NUT ......................................................................... 350258-00 7...............2 .............. 200mm .......14mm ........14mm X 2.0 X 200mm BOLT .................................. 355910-20 8...............2 ..................................14mm ........LOCK WASHER ...................................................... 355740-00 9...............2 .............. 8" ...................................SAFETY CABLES ................................................... 500646-08 10.............2 .....................................................CABLE CONNECTOR ............................................ 200008-00 11 .............1 .....................................................MAIN RECEIVER BRACE WELDMENT .................C-001208 12.............2 .....................................................DRIVER SIDE ARM WELDMENT ...........................C-001209 13.............1 .....................................................PASSENGER SIDE ARM WELDMENT ..................C-001210 R O A D M A S T E R T S A R O A D M 14.............1 .....................................................BACKING PLATE WELDMENT ..............................C-001211 15.............1 .....................................................DRIVER SIDE REAR BACKING PLATE .................A-001939 16.............1 .....................................................PASSENGER SIDE REAR BACKING PLATE ........A-001940 BASEPLATE KIT KIT# 523133-1 07/02/18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KS ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com Fig.A his is one of our XL series brackets, which allows the visible front portion of Tthe bracket to be easily removed from the front of the vehicle (Fig.A). The bracket consists of a main receiver brace, two removable front bracket arms, and a hardware pack. The main receiver brace mounts to the bumper core, the frame, and the subframe. The removable front bracket arms fit into the main receiver brace. Before starting the installation, lay out the kit components in order, as they will be used. This Fig.B will give you a visual idea of how the compo- nents work, and will also confirm that everything is present and accounted for. IMPORTANT: All baseplates must be assembled with all the bolts left loose for final adjustment and positioning (before tightening) unless otherwise instructed. All bolts must be torqued for proper strength. If more than one bolt is used per fastening point, the diagram may only show one. • Use flat washers over all slotted holes • Use lock washers on all fasteners • Roadmaster manufactures many styles of baseplates. If your base- Failure to follow these instructions plate has removable arms, they must be removed before driving can result in property damage, the vehicle, unless the arms can be pinned or padlocked in place. WARNING personal injury or even death. If not secured, the arms could vibrate out, resulting in non-warranty damage or personal injury. • Some motorhome chassis have such a tight turning radius that you can • Installation of most baseplates requires moderate mechanical ap- damage your motorhome, towed vehicle, tow bar or baseplate while turn- titude and skills. We strongly recommend professional installation by ing sharply. Before getting on the road, test your turning radius in an experienced installer. an empty parking lot. Turning too sharply could result in non-warranty • The installer must read the instructions and use all bolts and parts damage to towing system, motorhome and/or towed vehicle. supplied. Failure to do so could result in loss of the towed vehicle. • Do not back up with the towed vehicle attached or non-warranty • Use Loctite® Red on all bolts used for mounting this bracket. damage will occur to your towing system, motorhome and/or towed vehicle. • Every 3,000 miles, the owner must inspect the fasteners for proper torque, according to the bolt torque requirements chart on the last • The safety cables must connect the towing vehicle to the towed page of these instructions. The owner must also inspect all mount- vehicle frame to frame, with the cables crossed, with enough slack ing points for cracks or other signs of fatigue every 3,000 miles. for sharp turns. Refer to the cable instructions for proper routing. Failure to do so could result in loss of the towed vehicle. Failure to leave enough slack in the safety cables, or failure to connect the safety cables frame to frame, will result in the loss of the towed • The owner must check the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for vehicle. the proper procedure(s) to prepare the vehicle for towing. Some vehicles must be equipped with a transmission lube pump, an axle • This kit is designed for use with ROADMASTER tow bars and ROAD- disconnect, driveline disconnect or free-wheeling hubs before they can MASTER adaptors only. Using this kit with other brands, without be towed. Failure to properly equip the vehicle will cause severe an approved ROADMASTER adaptor, may result in non-warranty damage to the transmission. damage or injury. • If running changes were made by the vehicle manufacturer after this • Do not use this document for custom fabrication, as it may not show kit was designed, some bolts or other fasteners in the hardware pack all parts or structural components. Custom fabrication, or any attempt may no longer be the correct size. It is the installer’s responsibility to copy this baseplate design, could result in loss of the towed vehicle. to verify that the baseplate is securely fastened to the vehicle and fit- • Upon final installation, the installer must inspect the baseplate to ted with the correct hardware to account for these changes. Failure to ensure adequate clearance, particularly around hoses, air condi- securely fasten the baseplate could result in loss of the towed vehicle. tioner lines, radiators, etc., or non-warranty damage to the towed • If the towed vehicle has been in an accident, it must be properly re- vehicle will result. paired before attaching the baseplate. Do not install the baseplate if • This baseplate is only warranteed for the original installation. In- any structural frame damage is found. Failure to repair the damage stalling a used baseplate on another vehicle is not recommended and could result in the loss of the towed vehicle. will void the warranty. BASEPLATE KIT KIT# 523133-1 07/02/18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KS ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300 www.roadmasterinc.com 2000-05 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Instructions This bracket kit fits the 2000-2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006-2010 Chevrolet Impala. Follow the instructions below for the Monte Carlo; for Impala installations, see the separate sections included in these instructions. Fig.C Fig.D Fig.E 1. Important: please use all supplied bolts and parts and read all instructions carefully before beginning this installation. The majority of questions you may have can be answered within the text, and proper installation will ensure safe and secure travel. Now, begin the installation. Start by removing three plastic fasteners attaching the fascia to the radiator support (Fig.C). 2. Then, remove two 7mm bolts (on each side) attaching the fascia to the fender liner (Fig.D). 3. Remove thirteen 7mm bolts across the bottom of the fascia (Fig.E). Fig.F Fig.G Fig.H 4. On each side, remove two 7/16" speed nuts attaching the fascia to the fender. One is located along the edge of the fender well (Fig.F), the other is located at the corner of the headlight and the fender. 5. Unplug the fog lights, if the vehicle is so equipped. Pull down and forward to remove the fascia (Fig.G). 6. Remove one plastic fastener and remove the shock absorption core (Fig.H). Fig.I 7. Remove three plastic fasteners and remove the center air deflector (Fig.I). The center air deflector will not be reattached. Note: retain the air deflectors and any attachment hardware in case the bracket is ever removed. All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication approval. ROADMASTER, INC. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice in material, specification and models or to discontinue models. BASEPLATE KIT KIT# 523133-1 07/02/18 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS KS ROADMASTER, Inc. 6110 NE 127th Ave. Vancouver, WA 98682 360-896-0407 fax 360-735-9300
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