BX2654
2015-16 Ford Focus Sedan
2015-16 Ford Focus Hatchback (No RS)
Installation Instructions
405-0490 Rev C
Page 7 of 9
9/17/15
13. Hold the baseplate up to the vehicle and trim the plastic intake to allow the baseplate to be
installed onto the frame.
ST Models Only:
The 2nd & 3rd fin from the bottom will need to be notched approximately
1/2” x 3-1/4” for baseplate clearance. Also notch the outer louver frame as shown to allow the
baseplate to sit back onto the frame. Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
14. Align the holes in the side plate to the existing
holes in the frame and loosely install the 3/8”
hardware (white).
Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill the bottom holes in the
baseplate thru the frame (gray). Install the 3/8”
hardware and fully tighten the bolts.
Once the bottom bolts are fully tightened, go
back and fully tighten bolts in the side plate
bolts (white).
Do this on both sides of the vehicle.
** Use Loctite
®
Red on all bolt threads and tighten all bolts to the
appropriate torque.
15. Attach the permanent baseplate safety
cables to the provided convenience link on
the baseplate. The photo above shows the
recommended installation of the cables to
frame of vehicle. Additional options may
interfere with suggested mounting; in this case,
secure the cables to a solid piece of the frame
as described in the instructions included with
the permanent baseplate safety cables. Be
sure the safety cables do not rub against any
hoses or moving parts. Do this on
BOTH
sides
of the vehicle.
ST Models