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(Figure 4)
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NOTE
: The last mounting hole in the Fender toward the rear of the vehicle does not line up
with an existing hole in the vehicle and a hole will need to be drilled
(Figure 8)
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4.
Use an electric drill and 25/64” drill bit, (not included) to drill out the (7) mounting holes along the body
(Figure 4)
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VERY IMPORTANT
: Only drill through the outer sheet metal to enlarge the holes for a
Threaded Insert,
do not drill completely through the body
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a.
Select the 6mm Threaded Insert Installation Tool and (1) 6mm Threaded Insert,
(Figure 5-A)
.
b.
Screw the Insert onto the threaded end of the Insert Tool,
(Figure 5-A)
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c.
Firmly hold the Tool and push the Insert into one of the previously drilled holes,
(Figure 5-B)
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d.
Insert should fit snug into the drilled hole. Lightly tap the Tool and Insert into the hole with a small
hammer if necessary.
e.
Firmly hold the hex nut on the Insert Tool in place with a wrench and turn the hex bolt clockwise
to tighten the bolt and expand the Insert in the hole
(Figure 5-C)
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f.
Once Insert is fully compressed and expanded, remove the Tool from the Insert,
(Figure 6)
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WARNING
: Do not overtighten Insert or damage to the Insert may result.
g.
Repeat the previous Steps to install the remaining (6) Threaded Inserts,
(Figures 6—8)
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5.
With assistance, hold the Fender up in position. Attach the Fender to the previously installed (7)
Threaded Inserts with the included (7) 6mm Button Head Bolts, (7) 6mm Lock Washers and (7) 6mm
Flat Washers,
(Figures 9—11)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
6.
Next, attach the Fender to the (3) remaining mounting locations with access to the back of the outer
body panel. Attach the Fender to the (3) locations, (2 at the top, 1 toward the rear), with the included (3)
6mm Button Head Bolts, (3) 6mm Lock Washers, (3) 6mm Flat Washers and (3) 6mm Flange Hex Nuts,
(Figures 9—11)
. Do not tighten hardware at this time.
7.
With the fender in place, determine if plastic fender liner will be reinstalled.
a.
Slide fender liner into position.
b.
Trim the outer section from the liner.
NOTE
: Actual amount to remove from liner to be
determined by installer. Leave as many mounting points on the plastic liner as possible.
c.
Reinstall modified plastic fender liner if desired.
8.
Adjust the position of the Fender and fully tighten all hardware.
9.
Repeat
Steps 1—8
for driver/left side Tube Fender installation,
(Figures 12 & 13)
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10.
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Passenger/right Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 1) Release clips and all hardware
attaching inner fender liner to outer fender
Front
(Fig 2) Firmly pull fender straight out from
vehicle. Remove any clips still attached to body
Front
