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19148 Winch Installation Guide Rev A 

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: 

 

Instructional video:  In Process

 

 

Preliminary Dis-assembly instructions: 
 

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Remove windshield, if equipped. 

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Remove the hood.  Remove three screws from each front fender and two screws from the front hood. Lift the hood off 
and set aside. If the vehicle has turn signals, disconnect the amber lights by depressing the release tab on each turn 
signal lamp connector and pull apart. Do not separate by pulling on the wires. Set the hood aside where it will not be 
damaged. 
 

 

Figure 2: Removing Three Fender Fasteners  

Figure 3: Removing Two Hood Fasteners 

 

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Remove the Black Instrument panel cover. Unscrew each stainless steel fasteners that holds down the black instrument 
panel cover using a 4 millimeter Allen wrench. Place the fasteners in a small container so they do not get lost. Lift the 
cover straight up and off the panel. Set the cover aside where it will not get damaged. 

 

 

  

 

 

Figure 4: Removing Black Instrument Panel Cover 

Black Instrument 
Panel cover 

Summary of Contents for 18931-R

Page 1: ...dmaster cannot assume responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from incorrect installation of parts American Landmaster suggests that accessory kits be installed by an authorized American Landmaster dealer or service center WARNING Serious Injury or death could occur Use proper personal protective equipment during installation of this kit Use safety glasses 1 Winch with Nylon Rope 1 Winch...

Page 2: ...n signal lamp connector and pull apart Do not separate by pulling on the wires Set the hood aside where it will not be damaged Figure 2 Removing Three Fender Fasteners Figure 3 Removing Two Hood Fasteners 3 Remove the Black Instrument panel cover Unscrew each stainless steel fasteners that holds down the black instrument panel cover using a 4 millimeter Allen wrench Place the fasteners in a small ...

Page 3: ...first using a socket and wrench Fold cables back out of the way 6 Remove the positive battery cables Fold cables back out of the way 7 Remove the battery hold down bracket by removing the two hold down bolts using a using a socket and wrench Save all bolts and nuts in a small container so that they do not get lost 8 Remove the battery and store in a safe place ...

Page 4: ...ects to the gray 4 pin connector on the main instrument panel harness 2 The white contactor connector mates with the white winch harness connector 3 The circular 3 pin connector is mounted to the silver dash panel 4 The red and black winch power cables are connected to the jump start stud 5 The yellow and green winch motor cables attach to the winch motor Follow the instructions carefully as shown...

Page 5: ... using the two bolts that were removed plus the two additional 5 16 bolts provided in the kit Re use the original bracket attachment points plus the two points on the front frame Winch Contactor Installation 1 Locate the power contactor from the kit 2 The power and winch cables will already be attached to the winch contactor 3 Mount the contactor and cables up to the rear ledge on the back side of...

Page 6: ...iented in such a manner that they are NOT rubbing or in contact with the frame of the instrument panel structure 7 Secure the red and black cables to the instrument panel frame with two regular tie wraps on the pipe structure 8 Position the yellow and black cables on the passenger side frame tube to the winch motor Use Christmas tree tie wraps and insert 3 of these tie wraps into the holes provide...

Page 7: ...e winch switch from the front until it snaps into positon Figure 11 Winch switch Installation Winch Harness Installation 1 Locate the wire harness from the kit 2 Lay the winch harness in the rear of the instrument panel 3 Locate the left most gray 4 pin connector as shown below 4 Remove the connector cap by depressing and holding it depressed to remove it from the instrument panel harness DO NOT R...

Page 8: ...e picture 8 Use the four 6 screws and nuts to attach this connector to the instrument panel face 9 Use a Philips screwdriver to start threading the screws into the connector This will hold the connector in place on the dash panel Push the connector toward the dash panel from behind with one hand during this step 10 Start the nuts on the back side to fully secure the connector 11 Use a Philips scre...

Page 9: ...harness and route it up to the rear of the seven switch panel 16 Be sure to install the switch harness connector in the correct orientation Line up the hook on the switch with the latch on the harness connector The hook is on the bottom side of the switch Place one hand on the front of the switch while installing the harness connector on the rear A rocking motion will make installing the harness c...

Page 10: ... Depress the Winch IN portion of the dash mounted rocker switch 5 Verify that the winch reels in the winch rope 6 Attach the orange remote winch switch to the dash panel mounted three pin connector 7 Depress the Winch OUT portion of the hand held winch switch 8 Verify that the winch releases the winch rope 9 Depress the Winch IN portion of the hand held winch switch 10 Verify that the winch reels ...

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