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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Wrangler JK OEM Bumper Removal

Step-1

Open hood and disconnect the vehicle battery or batteries.

Step-2 

Begin by using a slotted screwdriver, pry and remove the (4) plastic push pins securing the 

front of the air dam to the bottom of the factory bumper, (FIGURE 1 & 2).

FIGURE 1

Plastic Push Pin 

Air Dam 

FIGURE 2

Summary of Contents for 230121T

Page 1: ... third party charges labor and or third part replacement modifications Some modifications may void the factory warranty Exercise due diligence when installing this product The manufacturer and distributors of this product do not accept any responsibility for vehicle damage or personal injury resulting from the installation of this product Careless installation and operation can result in serious i...

Page 2: ...ays insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical connections INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND CARE Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and related fasteners Periodically check and tighten all fasteners Stripped fractured or bent fasteners must be replaced After washing the vehicle make sure to fully dry all surfaces In areas with cold temperatures make s...

Page 3: ...n manual from front to back before installing the product TOOLS NEEDED FOR INSTALLATION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION A 6 1 4 x 3 4 Button Head Hex Drive Screw I 8 1 2 Lock Washer B 6 1 4 Flat Washer Plastic J 16 1 2 Flat Washer C 6 1 4 Lock Washer K 8 1 2 Hex Nut D 6 1 4 Hex Nut L 2 Frame Bracket E 6 Offset Clip M 1 Trail line Front Winch Bumper Full F 2 3 8 Hex Nut N 1 Removable Cent...

Page 4: ...JL OEM Bumper Removal Step 1 Open the hood and disconnect the vehicle battery or batteries Step 2 On the passenger side disconnect the bumper wire harness from the vehicle wire harness FIGURE 1 FIGURE 1 Bumper Wire Harness Passenger Side ...

Page 5: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 3 Using an 8mm socket remove 1 hex bolt on each side of the vehicle securing the air dam to the metal shield behind the air dam FIGURE 2 FIGURE 2 Hex Bolts Air Dam ...

Page 6: ...NSTRUCTIONS Step 4 Using a slot screwdriver or panel clip removal tool remove the 8 plastic push pins securing the air dam to the bumper FIGURE 3 Remove the air dam from the vehicle FIGURE 3 Air Dam Plastic Push Pin ...

Page 7: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 5 Using a 16mm socket remove the 2 hex bolts securing the metal shield to the frame FIGURE 4 Remove the metal shield from the vehicle FIGURE 4 Metal Shield Hex Bolts ...

Page 8: ...NSTRUCTIONS Step 6 on each side of the vehicle use a slot screwdriver or panel clip removal tool and remove 1 plastic push pin securing the frame cover to the frame rail FIGURE 5 FIGURE 5 Frame Cover Plastic Push Pin ...

Page 9: ...h side of the vehicle use an 18mm socket and remove the 2 hex nuts from the studs on each side of the vehicle frame securing the OEM front bumper to the frame FIGURE 6 7 FIGURE 7 FIGURE 6 Driver Side inner Driver Side outer Hex Nuts Hex Nuts ...

Page 10: ... INSTRUCTIONS Step 8 With assistance remove the OEM front bumper from the vehicle Step 9 On each side of the vehicle drill the OEM bumper mounting bracket holes to 1 2 FIGURE 8 FIGURE 8 OEM Bumper Mounting Brackets ...

Page 11: ... Open hood and disconnect the vehicle battery or batteries Step 2 Begin by using a slotted screwdriver pry and remove the 4 plastic push pins securing the front of the air dam to the bottom of the factory bumper FIGURE 1 2 FIGURE 1 Plastic Push Pin Air Dam FIGURE 2 ...

Page 12: ...UCTIONS Step 3 Remove the 2 plastic pushpins securing the rear of the air dam to the frame cross member and remove the air dam from the underside of the vehicle FIGURE 3 FIGURE 3 Plastic Push Pin Plastic Push Pin Air Dam ...

Page 13: ...ON INSTRUCTIONS Step 4 If equipped disconnect the wiring harness from the fog lights and unclip the cable ties securing the wiring harness to the factory bumper FIGURE 4 5 FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 Wire Harness Cable Tie ...

Page 14: ...s from the studs securing the factory bumper to the frame using an18mm socket Figure 6 7 Note Remove 4 backing plates behind the nuts and save for installation with supplied frame brackets FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 Passenger Side Backing Plate Hex Nuts Hex Nuts Backing Plate Passenger Side ...

Page 15: ...move the factory bumper from the vehicle and set aside Step 7 Using a Phillips screwdriver remove the 2 fastener securing the frame cover to the top of the frame FIGURE 8 9 Remove the cover from the vehicle Frame Cover FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 Plastic Push Pin ...

Page 16: ...o the frame bracket Lift and rotate the canister clockwise 180 degrees then place 1 3 8 hex nut under each of the canisters mounting flanges and reinstall and tighten the screws FIGURE 10 11 FIGURE 11 FIGURE 10 Vacuum Canister Driver Side F F Vacuum Canister Screws Vacuum Canister Screws Vacuum Canister ...

Page 17: ...e frame and secure the frame bracket to the frame using 4 X 1 carriage bolts 4 flat washers 4 lock washers and 4 hex nuts bolts FIGURE 1 2 Leave the nuts and bolts loose for final adjustment Note JK models reinstall the 2 OEM bumper backing plates prior to installing the washers and nuts Repeat to install the driver side frame bracket FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Passenger Side Passenger Side H J I K L L ...

Page 18: ...t through the opening in the fog light mounting plate FIGURE 3 Step 4 Assemble and attach the fog light housing to the fog light mounting plate using 3 of the offset mount clips 3 x 3 4 button head screws 3 plastic flat washers 3 Lock washers and 3 hex nuts FIGURE 3 Repeat step 3 and 4 to install the remaining fog light on the passenger side of the Trailline front winch bumper FIGURE 3 A B C D E D...

Page 19: ...be removed using hand tools to slowly remove the screws FIGURE 4 Using an air assisted impact or ratchet will damage the screw threads and the internal nut assembly in the bumper shell Use of an appropriate anti seize compound is highly recommended for re installation O FIGURE 4 ...

Page 20: ...lts and 4 flat washers FIGURE 5 adjust and hold the bumper visual alignment position then tighten the bolts securing the bumper to the frame brackets then tighten the nuts and bolts securing the frame brackets to the vehicle frame Step 7 Reinstall the mesh front covers to the Trailline front winch bumper using the x button head hex drive screws and plastic flat washers removed in step 7 FIGURE 6 F...

Page 21: ...urely closed and locked Failure to follow instructions may cause severe damage or loss of drawer Step 8 Reconnect the OEM fog lights to the vehicle wiring harness and reconnect the battery or batteries Remember to check and retighten all nuts and bolts periodically Check out the collection of off road bumpers we offer ...

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