Installing in Vehicles Without a Removable Third Row Seat
Installing the Leg Assembly: Place the leg assembly into
the vehicle. Orientate the leg assembly as shown in the
drawing to the right. Also place the foot plate in the vehicle
near the rear opening. This will support the two rearmost
Leg Assembly
feet of the lift and keep the feet from pressing into the floor
pan of the vehicle.
Install the 4 Leveling Pads from the hardware pack at this time. Each Pad will thread into the underside of the base at
each corner. Leveling adjustment can be after the lift has been installed.
Pick up the lift and place it into the vehicle’s cargo area. This operation will require two people to perform. Take care during this operation not to scratch the vehicle’s interior. Position the lift such that it will be one inch inside of the rear door. Verify this by closing the rear door and inspecting the fit from inside of the vehicle.
SCOOTER | CHAIR |
POWER | |
5/16” Nut 
This part of the leg assembly must face toward the rear of the vehicle.
5/16 x 4” Bolt
5/16” Washer
Installation Washer
5/16” Lock
Washer
Position the leg assembly so that it is located in line with the hold down rods on either side of the lift. (See the picture at the bottom of this page.) If needed you may slide the hold down brackets along the lift’s body.
Remove the
Caution! Inspect the underside of the vehicle for obstacles before drilling any holes. Avoid the vehicle’s wiring, fuel lines, fuel tanks, spare tires, seat cushions, etc.
From beneath the vehicle attach the installation washers, 5/16” lock washers and 5/16” nuts. Verify that the leg assembly is centered from side to side within the vehicle. Tighten the nuts on the 5/16” bolts until the assembly is firmly attached to the vehicle.
If the vehicle has a lip at the rear door you will need to use the adjustable feet to raise the entire lift so that all ofits moving parts will clear the door lip.
Use a wrench to extend the adjustable feet until the lift’s middle stage will clear the door lip and door latch by 0.5”.
Leveling the lift: The floor in some vehicles is not level. To level the lift start by parking the vehicle on level ground. Use a carpenter’s level to verify the lift is level. If it is not, adjust the four feet until the lift is level.
Attaching the lift into the vehicle: The leg assembly has two sets of large holes in its upper surface. When installing a Pioneer for use with a scooter, select the holes that will offset the lift to the driver’s side of the vehicle. When installing the Pioneer for use with a power chair, select the holes that will offset the lift to the passenger's side of the vehicle. Insert both hold down rods into the holes in the Leg Assembly. Crossbolt the hold down rods in place with the supplied hardware. Tighten the 5/8” nuts on the hold down rods, until the lift is attached securely to the vehicle.
Caution: Do not remove the hold down brackets and
reattach them on the opposite side of the Platform Keeper.
Foot Plate | Leg Assembly |
Middle Stage
Rear Door Lip | Foot Plate | Adjustable Feet |
Hold Down Brackets |
Hold Down Rod |
PLATFORM |
KEEPER |
