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Step 1

Remove the factory mud guards on each 

side of the Jeep by removing the three bolts 

securing each mud guard in place.

Step 4

Remove the four bolts securing the tow 

hook on the driver side. The tow hook will 

not be reinstalled.

Remove the two large bolts on the passenger 

side frame. 

Note:

 The six large bolts from the 

tow hook and the frame will be re-used for the 

bumper installation.

Remove the two nuts securing the bracket 

to the bumper. Repeat on the passenger side.

Step 2

Remove the side braces on each side 

of the Jeep by removing the four bolts 

securing each side brace in place.

Step 3

Disconnect the wiring harness for the 

license plate light from the body of the Jeep.

Separate the connector from the 

wiring harness. A small screw driver 

may be needed to separate the connector.

Note:

 The bumper does not 

accommodate rear backup sensors.

Summary of Contents for 2157002

Page 1: ... finish Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish For polished gloss and other smooth finishes polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs on the finish Mild automotive detergent may be used to clean the product Do not use dish detergent abrasive cleaners abrasive pads wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish Re...

Page 2: ... Note The six large bolts from the tow hook and the frame will be re used for the bumper installation Remove the two nuts securing the bracket to the bumper Repeat on the passenger side Step 2 Remove the side braces on each side of the Jeep by removing the four bolts securing each side brace in place Step 3 Disconnect the wiring harness for the license plate light from the body of the Jeep Separat...

Page 3: ... from the Jeep Step 8 Using the four factory bolts removed from the factory tow hook fasten the driver side bracket to the driver side frame end Snug the fasteners but do not fully tighten Step 6 Remove the license plate light nuts and harness Set aside for use in the installation of the new bumper Step 7 Place eight M12 carriage bolts into the new bumper and secure with bolt retainers ...

Page 4: ...racket and the two lower flange nuts on the passenger side bracket first Note M12 fasteners should be torqued to 58 ft lbs M14 fasteners should be torqued to 93 ft lbs Step 10 Place two M12 carriage bolts through the bolt plate and down through the frame Secure with two M12 flange nuts Snug the fasteners but do not fully tighten Step 11 With assistance slide the bumper with the carriage bolts in p...

Page 5: ...ers should be torqued to 93 ft lbs Step 16 Fasten the license plate to the license plate bracket using four M6 button head cap screws and lock nuts Once all four fasteners have been started tighten them all Step 14 Route the factory wiring harness for the license plate light through the large hole on the driver side of the bumper Connect the wiring harness and place the light into the matching hol...

Page 6: ...Step 18 Reconnect the wiring harness and test the function of the license plate light Use the provided cable ties to fasten any loose wiring to the body of the Jeep Step 19 With the bumper installed periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight To protect your investment see the Notes and Maintenance section on the first page of this instruction manual Cong...

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