BX1975
2007-12 Dodge Caliber (No SRT)
Installation Instructions
292-2883 Rev F
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4/8/13
14. Install the baseplate onto the vehicle,
pushing the driver side up to the rear frame
webbing (gray). Level the baseplate and
clamp in place. The top of the baseplate
crosstube should be approximately 1/4”
from the bottom of the bumper. Using a
13/32” drill bit, drill the front hole of the
baseplate thru the frame. Do this on both
sides of the vehicle. On the driver side
install a 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” bolt with 3/8” lock
washer and a 3/8”-16 nut (white). On the
passenger side install a 3/8”-16 x 1” bolt
with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16 nut.
Tighten all fasteners.
15. On the 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 with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16” nut
(black). Install a 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” bolt with
3/8” lock washer and 3/8” nut plate into
each of the rear holes, using the access
hole in front for the nut plates. Tighten all
fasteners.
16. On the passenger side, using a 13/32” drill
bit, drill the remaining three (3) holes thru the
frame. On the lower middle hole, install a 3/8”-
16 x 1” bolt with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16”
nut (black). Install a 3/8”-16 x 1-1/2” bolt with
3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16 nut plate into
the upper rear hole (white). Install a 3/8”-16 x
1-3/4” bolt with 3/8” lock washer and 3/8”-16
nut plate (gray), using the access hole in front
for the nut plates. Tighten all fasteners.