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Level of Difﬁculty

Easy

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install tips

INSTALLATION MANUAL

Tools Required

Ratchet Socket, 13mm

Wrench, 17mm Socket, 16mm

Wrench, 18mm Socket, 18mm

Level

Parts List

1 Bull bar

2 Vehicle mounting bracket

2 Bull bar mounting bracket

8 Hex bolt, M8

8 Flat washer, M8

8 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

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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.

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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.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL Parts List Level of Difficulty 1 Bull bar Easy 2 Vehicle mounting bracket 2 Bull bar mounting bracket 8 Hex bolt, M8 8 Flat washer, M8 8 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 2155001 2165001 2155101 2165101 Tools Required Ratchet Socket, 13mm Wrench, 17mm Socket, 16mm Wrench, 18mm Socket, 18mm Level
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Step 1 Starting on the driver side, remove the four factory hex bolts securing the tow hooks to the vehicle frame. Step 2 Attach the driver-side mounting bracket using the factory bolts previously removed from the tow hooks. Tighten all four factory bolts. Step 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to attach the passenger-side mounting bracket. Step 4 To attach the bull bar mounting brackets, lay the bull bar on a flat surface. Insert four M8 hex bolts, two in the outside rail slot and two in the inside slot.
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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 step for the passenger-side bracket. 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.