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Level of Difﬁculty

Easy

Parts List

1 Bull bar

2 Driver / left

mounting bracket

2 Passenger / right

mounting bracket

6 Hex bolt, M8

6 Flat washer, M8

6 Nylock nut, M8

4 Hex bolt, M10

8 Flat washer, M10

4 Nylock nut, M10

1* LED wiring harness*

* Wiring harness only included

with LED equipped models

Scan

for helpful

install tips

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Tools Required

Ratchet Socket, 13mm

Extension Socket, 15mm

Level Socket, 16mm

Wrench, 17mm Socket, 19mm

Additional Hardware*

4 Bolt plate

4 Flat washer, 12mm

4 Nylock nuts, 12mm

* Optional for use with

vehicles without tow hooks.

Product Image

2153000

2153100

2163000

2163100

Torque Speciﬁcations

METRIC

M6 bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

M8 bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

M10 bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

M12 bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

SAE

1/4" bolt 3 ft.-lbs.

5/16" bolt 7 ft.-lbs.

3/8" bolt 16 ft.-lbs.

7/16" bolt 20 ft.-lbs.

1/2" bolt 28 ft.-lbs.

Notes and Maintenance

Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.

Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.

For chrome powder coat, polish may be used to clear small scratches

and scuffs on the ﬁnish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the product.

For black ﬁnishes, mild soap may be used to clean the product.

Refer to the table to the left when securing hardware during the

installation process to help prevent damage to the product or vehicle.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL Parts List Level of Difficulty 1 Bull bar Easy 2 Driver / left mounting bracket 2 Passenger / right mounting bracket 6 Hex bolt, M8 6 Flat washer, M8 6 Nylock nut, M8 4 Hex bolt, M10 8 Flat washer, M10 4 Nylock nut, M10 1* LED wiring harness* * Wiring harness only included with LED equipped models Scan for helpful install tips Product Image 2153000 2163000 2153100 2163100 Additional Hardware* 4 Bolt plate 4 Flat washer, 12mm 4 Nylock nuts, 12mm * Opt
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Step 1 For vehicle with factory tow hooks: Starting on the driver side, remove the front factory hex bolt. Loosen the rear factory hex bolt and leave it in place. Remove the tow hook. For vehicle without factory tow hooks: Use the provided bolt plates and 12mm hardware in place of the factory hardware. Step 2 Insert the rear of the driver-side mounting bracket over the rear mounting hex bolt. Secure the mounting bracket to the vehicle using the previously removed hex bolt.
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Step 5 With help, lift the bull bar into place and align the mounting tabs on the outside of the mounting brackets. Step 6 Insert a M10 hex bolt with flat washer on the outside of the bracket and a M10 flat washer and nylock nut on the inside. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten. Repeat this process for all mounting locations. Step 7 Level and adjust the bull bar into the desired position and tighten all hardware.
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Step 8 - For Models with LED Lights Included Disconnect the supplied switch from the wire harness and install in desired location. With the switch installed, route the wire harness to the LED lights and the switch. Reconnect the blue, red and black spade connectors to the switch as shown. Note: The black wire connects to the gold switch terminal. Plug the male connector on the wire harness into the female connector attached to the LED lights.