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BX1975

2007-12 Dodge Caliber (No SRT)

Installation Instructions

292-2883 Rev F 

Page 6 of 9 

4/8/13 

10.  On the driver side, disconnect the horn 

wire (left). Using a 10MM socket, remove 

the bolt from the horn bracket (middle). 

Then using a 13MM socket, remove the 

bolt from the wiring harness (right).

9.  On the driver side, using a 13MM socket, 

remove the bolt from the wiring harness.

11.  Using a reciprocating saw, trim the end of the 

bumper off so that it is flush with the frame. 

Do this on both sides of the vehicle.

12.  Using a reciprocating saw, trim the web 

3/4” up from the tab back to the frame. 

Then down flush with the frame. Do this 

on both sides of the vehicle.

3/4”

13.  Using a 1-1/4” holesaw, drill an access 

hole on the face of the frame above the 

bumper. Do this on both sides of the 

vehicle.

Summary of Contents for BX1975

Page 1: ...they are adequate for baseplate mounting Always use the hardware supplied in the hardware kit and existing hardware as specified in the installation instructions Reference your vehicle owner s manual...

Page 2: ...t may require the use of protective covers rags specialty tools etc to prevent damage When using power drills be aware of the dangers of torque and drill bit length When using a reciprocating saw be a...

Page 3: ...not shown 3 8 Quicklink ZP 2 17 290 0437 not shown Black Cap Plug Receiver 2 Tools Required Large Vise Grip Flat Screwdriver Utility Knife Phillips Screwdriver Torque Wrench Drill Reciprocating Saw T...

Page 4: ...vehicle 2 Using a 7MM socket remove the two 2 screws from the wheel well white Then the push pin on the lower corner gray Do this on both sides of the vehicle 3 Behind the wheel well cover using a 7M...

Page 5: ...on both sides of the vehicle Remove the fascia from the vehicle 6 Using a 10MM socket remove the two 2 bolts from the coolant line brackets 7 On the passenger side pry the coolant line clips away from...

Page 6: ...n the driver side using a 13MM socket remove the bolt from the wiring harness 11 Using a reciprocating saw trim the end of the bumper off so that it is flush with the frame Do this on both sides of th...

Page 7: ...driver side using a 13 32 drill bit drill the remaining three 3 holes thru the frame On the lower middle hole insert the spacer in between the frame and baseplate and install a 3 8 16 x 1 3 4 bolt wit...

Page 8: ...above shows the recommended installation of the cables to frame of vehicle Additional options may interfere with suggested mounting in this case secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame as desc...

Page 9: ...America team will be attending For a nominal fee our service technician will service your towing system to ensure it s in proper working condition Also as a commitment to our customers should you visi...

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