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INSTALLATION 

MANUAL

855-680-9595

NEED HELP?

STEP

 1

Begin by unpacking all items and 
inspecting for missing pieces or 
damage. If you have any concerns, 
please contact the company the 
product was purchased from.

STEP

 2

 

Begin by unplugging the harness 
attached to the factory trailer plug 
if equipped. Squeeze the release tab 
on the plug and pull away from the 
bumper. 

Summary of Contents for RBTT1-04

Page 1: ...nsible for any bodily injury or harm to you or your vehicle as a result of an improper install Proper installation of this kit required knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation Installation of this kit...

Page 2: ...and inspecting for missing pieces or damage If you have any concerns please contact the company the product was purchased from STEP 2 Begin by unplugging the harness attached to the factory trailer plug if equipped Squeeze the release tab on the plug and pull away from the bumper ...

Page 3: ...o metal clips on each side and push from the backside of the bumper towards the face of the rear bumper Unplug each license plate light Turn the plug counterclockwise and pull away from the reflector STEP 4 Unplug the harness and sensor plugs located on the bottom side of the bed near the tailgate ...

Page 4: ...Remove the license plate from the bumper Using a push pin remover remove the pin located directly behind the plate On the bottom of the bumper remove the push pins holding the black section of the bumper to the painted chrome side pieces Repeat on other side ...

Page 5: ...595 NEED HELP STEP 8 To release the black section using needle nose pliers squeeze the push tabs together while lifting on the black section with minimal amount of force NOTE An extra set of hands will make this process much easier ...

Page 6: ...re some pins located towards the face of the bumper that you will not be able to reach Once all of the pins that are easily accessed are released pull up on the black section firmly to remove Using a 13mm socket remove the two bolts connected to the top of the hitch ...

Page 7: ...e rail as shown NOTE Bumper will be loose ensure it is secure to avoid damage or harm from falling STEP 12 Remove the bumper by lifting upwards and pulling towards the rear of the vehicle Set on smooth surface NOTE There are guide pins in the frame that will avoid the bumper from being pulled straight out ...

Page 8: ...oth surface Install side caps by aligning the front of the cap with the face of the bumper Use the provided M8 hardware and a 4 allen head and 13mm socket STEP 14 With the bumper removed lay your new DV8 rear bumper on a smooth surface Install side caps by aligning the front of the cap with the face of the bumper ...

Page 9: ...LLATION MANUAL 855 680 9595 NEED HELP STEP 15 STEP 16 Using the push pin removal tool or snips remove the harness from the bumper Remove hitch from OE bumper assembly and clean step with vehicle safe cleaner ...

Page 10: ... of the bumper NOTE Take note of the orientation of the sensors when removing Install sensors into the DV8 bumper with the same orientation as the OE bumper STEP 18 To remove the outer sensors using the push pin removal tool unfasten the pins holding the outer covers Detach the covers to access the out sensors and remove the same way as the center sensors NOTE Take note of the orientation of the s...

Page 11: ...INSTALLATION MANUAL 855 680 9595 NEED HELP STEP 20 Using factory 12mm bolts install top brackets onto hitch Note orientation of brackets to the hitch ...

Page 12: ...ount the main bracket onto hitch using one M14 bolt for alignment Using provided M14 hardware and 21mm socket mount hitch with both main brackets to bumper NOTE You will mount the main brackets in the same orientation if you do not have the factory hitch ...

Page 13: ...595 NEED HELP STEP 22 Route wiring harness along bumper and secure with zip ties on welded in zip tie tabs Install trailer plug into bumper from the face pushing towards the hitch of the bumper until clip securely clicks into place ...

Page 14: ...owards face of the bumper Reinstall these into the DV8 bumper Reinstall lights into the housing and secure NOTE The are keyed to face one direction check before installing STEP 24 If you are going to run the optional two 3 led pods mount them using the hardware provided with the lights NOTE We are using two 3 DV8 elite pod lights for our install ...

Page 15: ... socket remove the three bolts Once removed pull directly back on the light to release the pins Unplug each plug and set off to the side STEP 25 Install DV8 bumper onto the truck While optional we recommend removing the taillights to make installation much easier and to prevent any damage to the taillights ...

Page 16: ...TION MANUAL 855 680 9595 NEED HELP STEP 27 With assistance lift the bumper onto the track and align post into groove on frame Using factory hardware install the ten 17mm bolts into the frame Torque to 65ft lbs ...

Page 17: ...9595 NEED HELP STEP 28 STEP 29 Reinstall taillights using factory hardware and plug in sensors license plate brackets and trailer plug wiring Double check all hardware is secure and if running optional pods wire lights as desired ...

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