7. Using the 12MM socket, remove metric bolts
from the top and bottom of metal bumper and
set metal bumper aside to be reinstalled later.
Set baseplate in place with drilled holes. Insert
the 3/8”/14” nut plates into the frame end and
start the 3/8-16 x 1 1/2” hex bolts and the 3/8”
lock washers, do
NOT
tighten.
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8. Slide the metal bumper between baseplate
and frame to align with existing holes. Use the
3/8” flat washer between the metal bumper
and the baseplate to level as needed, vehicles
may vary. Tighten the 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex
bolts, 8MM lock washers, and the 3/8” flat
washers on the top side and existing bolts on
the bottom side. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE Red on
ALL bolts.
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9. Tighten the bolts on the lower portion of the
baseplate and all installed bolts in the top of
the frame. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
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2/14/11
2003-05 Honda Pilot
Installation Instructions
BX2227
10. Align the nut plate with the drilled hole on the
back side of the radiator support and tighten
the 3/8-16 hex bolt and lock washer, as (white
arrow). Do this to both sides of the vehicle.
Using the 10MM socket, remove the metric
bolt from the air baffle, (grey arrow), and pull
the air baffle down away from the frame.
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