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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE
VEHICLE. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED.
1.
Remove the license plate and bracket. On models with factory fog lights and/or sensors, unplug wiring harness,
(Figure 1)
.
Release the harness from the clips attached to the back of the bumper and move harness away from bumper.
2.
Next, open hood and remove the plastic cover between the top of the grille and the top of the radiator. Carefully remove the
grill assembly,
(Figures 2 & 3)
.
3.
Place blocks or jack stands under the front bumper to support it during mounting bolt removal. Once the bumper has been
safely supported, remove the hex nuts attaching each bumper bracket to the end of the frame,
(Figure 4)
.
WARNING!
Assistance is required to hold the bumper in place during hardware removal to prevent the bumper from falling. Slide the
bumper assembly off of the tow hooks.
4.
Next, remove the tow hooks from the ends of the frame,
(Figures 5 & 6)
.
5.
Select the driver/left side Frame Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bracket to the end of the frame with (4) 12mm x 50mm Hex
Bolts, (8) 12mm x 32mm Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock Washers and (4) 12mm Hex Nuts,
(Figure 7)
. Leave hardware
loose. Repeat this Step to install the passenger Frame Bracket.
6. Optional Center LED light installation,
(sold separately).
NOTE
: Light must be installed in Bumper before Bumper
Assembly is attached to the Brackets.
a.
Select the L/R “L” Brackets,
(Figure 8)
.
NOTE
: “L” Brackets are offset for universal fitment for most LED bar style lights.
Attach the LED light assembly to the “L” Brackets with the included (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers
and (2) 8mm Flat Washers,
(Figure 8)
. Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
NOTE
: “L” Brackets may require
modification for hardware larger than 8mm or use brackets supplied with light if possible.
b.
Attach the light and brackets to the top of the (2) tabs on the back of the Bumper with the included 8mm x 25mm Hex
Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts,
(Figure 8)
. Adjust light position and
tighten hardware.
c.
Follow light manufacturer’s instructions to wire the light to the vehicle’s electrical system once Bumper has been fully
installed.
7. LED light installation at ends of bumper
(sold separately).
a.
Insert light into opening and up to mounting slots. Check for clearance between front and back of light. If necessary,
remove the screens from the back of the openings,
(Figure 9)
.
b.
Follow the light manufacturer’s instructions to attach each light to slot in the top of the light opening.
IMPORTANT
: On
two light systems, attach the flood light to the outer slot and the spot light to the inner slot.
c.
Repeat the above steps for passenger side light installation.
d.
Follow light manufacturer’s instructions to properly wire the light to the vehicle electrical system.
8. NOTE
: Sensors, (if equipped), must be installed in Bumper before Bumper is attached to Brackets.
Models without bumper sensors:
a.
Select the included (6) Rubber Plugs.
b.
From behind bumper, push plugs into sensor mounting holes.
Models with bumper mounted sensors
:
a. Remove sensors from back of OE Bumper.
b. Trim off the plastic tabs on the sensor to make sure the sensor fits snug inside the sensor sleeve. Remove the factory
sealing washer from the sensor. Attach (1) Centering Foam Washer onto the front of the sensor,
(Figure 10)
.
c.
Push the sensor in from the back of the Bumper until it is flush with the sensor sleeve. Push (1) Retaining Ring into the
sensor sleeve to secure the sensor in place,
(Figure10)
.
d. Repeat
Steps 8b & 8c
for all six sensors.
e. Starting on the driver side, run the OE sensor wire harness through the bumper cutouts. Connect the first three driver
side sensors to the OE sensor wire harness.
f.
Use the provided wire harness extensions to connect the remaining three passenger side sensors to the OE sensor
wire harness.
