Ford Transit Custom 2012- Left Passenger Side N/S Sliding Load Door External Security Theft Shield Guard Latch Repair Plate Install Instructions Guide

Symptoms of fault

If you have already had a break-in attempt made on your van then it is likely you will have a hole drilled in the door of your vehicle, this is done to allow criminals to reach inside and simply unlock your van from the internal mechanism.

The problem

The OEM door locking mechanism is easily bypassed by criminals.

It is very common for criminals to attempt break-ins on these vans by drilling a hole through the side door to access the internal mechanisms of the lock and open the door, thus being able to take whatever is stored in the back of the van. If your van has been broken into you would be required to replace the whole door, which can often prove expensive and time consuming, especially if you need to respray the new door.

A common deterrent against criminals would be an alarm system, however the alarm will only be triggered once the criminals are already inside of the van. Having a visible guard on show will send a message to any prospecting criminals.criminals.

Our solution

This X8R kit contains everything you need to repair a past break-in, as well as protect it from future attacks.

Rather than replace your door or install an expensive alarm system, install the X8R Door Lock Shield Kit. This comprehensive kit will deter thieves from breaking into your vehicle by adding two extra layers of protection to your door. Our kit is also suitable if your van has been previously drilled in to. 

Our external and internal shields are both made from 2.5mm stainless steel. Adding 5mm stainless steel protection, the skin of most OEM doors is little over 1mm thick! 

Our shields come with a closed cell foam gasket which sits flush between the door & the exterior shield, creating a water-tight protective barrier to prevent rust and corrosion. 

Template included to allow accurate drilling and easier install. Please also check out our comprehensive instruction document and install video. 

High quality brushed stainless steel finish. 

Vehicles affected

Ford Transit Custom 2012 Onwards

Please note that this kit is only applicable for the left hand door (near side)

You will receive

1 x Left hand door brushed stainless steel exterior protective shield

1 x X8R green powder coated stainless steel interior protective shield

1 x Closed cell foam gasket

1 x Paper template

9 x Stainless steel nyloc Nuts

9 x Stainless steel washers

or this installation you will need the following:

• Small drill - used for drilling pilot holes.
• 7mm drill bit - used for opening up the pilot holes.
• 10mm spanner or socket - for installing the guard.
• Electric drill - for cutting holes in the panel.
• Center punch - for marking the holes out.
• Rule - for measuring the position of the template.
• Scissors - for cutting out the template.
• Masking tape - for securing template to door.
• Paint or touch-up pen - for rust-proofing the door.
• Wax oil - for rust-proofing the door.

Dab grease around the area on the door and place the paper template over the top. When placing the template on the door, allow approximately 3mm away from the edge of the door. The grease will enable you to move the template to the correct position. The template will marry up to the curve in the side of the door. Before proceeding check the inside of the door to ensure drilling these holes won't damage any components within.

Using a centre punch, mark the drill holes on the template. If you do not have a centre punch you can use a screwdriver bit and a hammer to knock in an indent.

Using a 3mm drill bit, drill pilot holes on each center punch mark that you have made.

Now that you have drilled the first pilot holes, you can open them up to 9mm to allow the studs on the guard to pass through.

Remove the template and offer up the guard to the door. Check that the guard fits snuggly in the drilled holes.

Use a paint pen or touch-up kit and go over all of the drilled holes. This will prevent rust. If your vehicle has been broken into and has a hole drilled by thieves, ensure that this has also been touched up. Take a good quality wax oil and spray over the holes, this adds another layer of protection against rust.

Place the foam gasket over the door guard and install it into the drilled holes. Place the stainless steel washers over the outer studs and hand tighten the Nyloc nuts over the top.

Pop off the small plastic door card using a trim removal tool or a flathead screwdriver.

Install the interior guard over the studs inside the door.

Fit the remaining washers and nuts over the studs on the inside of the door. Hand tighten the nuts like before.

Tighten the Nyloc nuts using a 10mm socket or spanner until you feel slight resistance. Do not over tighten the nuts as this may cause the studs on the exterior plate to snap. Tighten the nuts until the gasket fits flush against the door.

Reinstall the interior door trim by turning it anti clockwise and sliding it into the recess.

This completes the repair. If you need any further guidance on this install or would like to purchase the parts shown please call us on +44 01843 446643 or email us at sales@x8r.co.uk. Please also check out our instruction guide on YouTube. www.x8r.co.uk Installation is carried out at installers risk, if unsure please contact us or a professional, X8R Ltd cannot be held responsible for any adverse result of installing this product or any injuries caused by install, if in doubt ask a professional. All images and texts are copyright X8R Ltd 2023.