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PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT BUMPER MOUNTED
SENSORS.
1.
Start installation under the front bumper. Carefully remove the plastic lower air dam attached to
the bottom of the bumper. Do not remove the electronic “active air dam” behind the bumper if
equipped. Pay close attention to the type and location of all factory hardware for reinstallation.
2.
Move to the back of the driver/left side of the bumper,
(Figure 1)
. Select (1) 8mm Bolt Plate and
(1) 8mm Plastic Retainer. Insert the Bolt Plate into the space between the outer bumper cover and
bumper bracket,
(Figure 2)
. Insert the threaded part of the Bolt Plate back through the hole in the
bumper bracket. Thread the Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to hold it in place position.
NOTE
:
The Plastic retainer is used to help hold the Bolt Plate in place but use is not mandatory for
Bracket installation.
3.
Next, Remove the (2) factory hex bolts attaching the bumper to the bumper bracket,
(Figures 1 &
2)
. Select the driver/left Frame Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the back of the bumper
with the included longer (2) 8mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat
Washers,
(Figure 3)
. Attach the Bracket to the 8mm Bolt Plate with (1) 8mm Flat Washer, (1)
8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
4.
Loosen but do not remove the hex bolt from the bottom of the frame,
(Figures 1 & 5)
. Select the
driver/left Support Bracket,
(Figure 4)
. Insert the slotted end of the Bracket under the hex bolt.
a.
On models with tow hooks, slide the Bracket between the head of the hex bolt and the
large flat washer,
(Figure 5)
. Do not tighten hex bolt at this time.
b.
On models without tow hooks, slide the Bracket between the steel sleeve on the frame
and the head of the hex bolt,
(Figures 1 & 4)
.
5.
Line up the lower end of the Support Bracket with the slot in the Frame Bracket. Attach the
Support Bracket to the Frame Bracket with (1) 8mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1)
8mm Lock Washer and (1) 8mm Hex Nut,
(Figure 4)
.
6.
Repeat
Steps 2—5
to install the passenger/right Frame and Support Bracket.
7.
With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Use the included
(4) 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (8) 12mm Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock Washers and (4)
12mm Hex Nuts to attach the Bull Bar to the Mounting Brackets,
(Figure 6)
. Do not tighten
hardware.
8.
Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Bull Bar is centered and level on the vehicle
and adjust as necessary. Fully tighten first the hardware securing the Mounting Brackets and
Support Brackets to the vehicle. Do not tighten the 12mm hardware attaching the Bull Bar to the
Mounting Brackets.
9.
Temporarily remove the Bull Bar.
10.
Hold the plastic air dam up to the bumper and align it with the mounting points. Mark the location
of the Mounting Brackets onto the back of the air dam,
(Figure 7)
. Cut an approximately 1-1/2"
wide slot out of the bottom of the air dam.
NOTE:
The size of the slot is an estimate only and may
vary due to different factory designs for the air dam and front bumper covers.
IMPORTANT:
To
avoid weakening the air dam, do not cut the slot any larger than necessary to clear Brackets only.
Do not cut through the top edge or mounting points,
(Figure 7)
. Make several small cuts first and
check the fit often for a clean installation.
11.
Reinstall the air dam using the factory hardware.
NOTE
: It may be necessary to loosen the
Bracket hardware to reinstall the air dam.
12.
Reinstall the Bull Bar as described in
Step 7
.
13.
Level and adjust the Bull Bar and fully tighten all hardware.
14.
Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.