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Revised 9.3.15
Installation Instructions:
(Part # SB2843 HD)
2007-2014 Jeep JK HD Tire Carrier Kit
Step 12:
Install the spare tire to the tire mount bracket and secure using the supplied lug nuts
(90-4219).
Step 13:
If a third brake light is being used, install the third brake light upper bracket onto
the third brake light lower bracket
and secure using the
(4)
supplied
6mm X 20mm
bolts and
hardware. Torque
6mm
hardware to
??
ft./lbs. (Fig. I)
IMPORTANT!: Be sure third brake light is mounted so it will be visible above the
spare tire.
Step 14:
Remove the
(2) OE
screws from the
OE
plastic third brake light assembly. Install
the
OE
front plastic panel and lens into the new third brake light assembly using the
(2)
pre-
viously removed
OE
screws.
(Fig. I)
Step 15:
Depending on the mounting position of the third brake light assembly the wiring
harness may need to be extended. Extend the third brake light wiring harness to the passen-
ger side hinge, then up the tire gate. This can simply be done by splicing the wire and using
some insulated butt splice connectors and 18 gauge wire, extend the wire to the appropriate
length. It is recommended to have this done by an experienced electrical installer.
IMPORTANT!: Make sure there is enough slack in the wire throughout the tailgate
travel.
Step 16:
Adjust the HD tire gate assembly for level and re-torque mounting hardware as
necessary.
Fig. I
OE Plastic Third
Brake Light
Assembly
Third Brake
Light Lower
Bracket
Third Brake
Light Upper
Bracket
6mm X
20mm
Bolts
