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© 2020 Kolpin Outdoors Inc.
REV 00
RANCHER / FOREMAN / RUBICON
PREPARATION:
1.
Shift vehicle transmission into “NUETRAL” and
set the PARKING BRAKE. Turn key to “OFF”
position and remove from vehicle.
2.
Remove the OEM bolts that secure the front half
of the bottom plastic engine guard. The front half
of the plastic guard will flex downwards, providing
access to install winch kit as shown. If more
access is desired, the entire plastic guard can be
removed from vehicle. Retain bolts for use during
reinstallation. (See illustration 1
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1).
3.
Remove the front bumper tubing from the vehicle
as shown by removing the eight OEM fasteners
(two on front rack, two secure plastic center grille
and four attach frame tubing to vehicle main
chassis). Retain bolts for use during
reinstallation. (See illustrations 1
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1, 1
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2 and 1
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3).
Note, the front bumper shape will vary slightly
depending on vehicle model.
4.
Remove the seat and tank cover assembly from
the vehicle as shown to gain access to route
winch power cables to battery. Note, the tank
cover assembly is held into position using body
panel locating tabs pressed into rubber
grommets. Refer to the service manual for extra
details. (See illustration 1
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4).
Ill. 1
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1
Flex plastic guard
Ill. 1
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2
Ill. 1
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3
FRONT
Bumper
bolt
Ill. 1
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4
Rubber
grommets
Front
bumper
tubing
