Installation Manual

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Jeep JK Trail Armor

Bushwacker only approves installing the trail armor according to

these written instructions with the hardware provided. WARNING:

Failure to install according to these instructions will invalidate

the warranty. This includes, but is not limited to using alternative

installation methods, hardware, or materials. DO NOT USE: Loctite,

SuperGlue, or similar products on the hardware or the trail armor.

Fit: Verify the ﬁ t of the trail armor to vehicle. (Some ﬁ ling, sanding,

or cutting may be necessary to ensure proper ﬁ t).

Painting: (Optional) if paint is desired it must be done prior to

installing trail armor on the vehicle. Clean outer surface with a good

grade degreaser. DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER OR ENAMEL

REDUCER AS A DEGREASER. Wipe outer surface thoroughly

with a tack rag prior to paint. Application of plastic adhesion

promoter for TPO plastic as per your paint system manufacturer’s

recommendations is required. Paint trail armor using a high quality

enamel, or polyurethane automotive paint.

Exhaust System: Modiﬁ cations may be necessary to maintain

a minimum 4” clearance between trail armor and exhaust pipes.

(Exhaust gases should not vent directly onto trail armor)

Metal Protection: All exposed fasteners and bare metal should be

treated with rust resistant paint BEFORE installing trail armor.

Decals: Trail Armor may interfere with existing decals on vehicle. If

you wish, remove decals prior to installation of trail armor.

#2 Phillips Drive Bit

T-40 Torx Bit

3/8” Ratchet

1/4” Ratchet

7mm Socket

1/4” Extension

Marker

Partner/Helper

Cleaning Cloth

Small Screwdriver or Equivalent (Step 4)

Set Part #14010

Rev-1 03-11-10

STEP 1 - PRIOR TO INSTALLATION

TOOLS FOR EASY INSTALLATION:

6710 N CATLIN AVE. • PORTLAND, OR 97203 • 503-283-4335 • 1-800-234-8920 (USA AND CANADA) • FAX 503-283-3007

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To claim a warranty, you must provide Proof

of Purchase.

LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST

ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECTS

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Rear Corners 4-Door

Alcohol Wipe,

2 pcs

Included in Hardware Kit

Summary of content (9 pages)

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Jeep JK Trail Armor Set Part #14010 Rev-1 03-11-10 STEP 1 - PRIOR TO INSTALLATION A) Bushwacker only approves installing the trail armor according to these written instructions with the hardware provided. WARNING: Failure to install according to these instructions will invalidate the warranty. This includes, but is not limited to using alternative installation methods, hardware, or materials. DO NOT USE: Loctite, SuperGlue, or similar products on the hardware or the trail armor.
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Removing Hard Top 1 Using a T-40 Torx bit and a 3/8” ratchet remove six bolts fastening hard top to vehicle (3 bolts per side) and save bolts for reinstallation. With a partner, remove hard top from vehicle. Vehicle Preparation Procedures (Driver Side) 2 Remove license plate, then using a 7mm socket with a 1/4” ratchet and 1/4” extension, remove two bolts from the bottom of the license plate frame.
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6 Slide light toward the inside of the vehicle then pull out to remove the tail light. 7 Disconnect the light by pressing down on the connector. Repeat steps 5-7 for passenger side tail light. Clean all dirt and debris from vehicle then use supplied alcohol wipe where part will be. NOTE: Temperature should be at least 60°F for proper tape adhesion.
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12 Make any necessary adjustments to the part to ensure it aligns properly around the tail light. 14 Press down firmly around the entire lower line of the part where the tape was removed. 16 Pull tape liner 3 to the right toward the passenger side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to steps 8 & 9 for tape liner tab numbering. 13 Pull tape liner 1 to the right toward the passenger side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to steps 8 & 9 for tape liner tab numbering. 15 Pull tape liner 2 downward.
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18 Plug the light connector back into the tail light and reinstall tail light using a #2 Phillips screwdriver. 20 Press down on the part along the length where tape strip 7 is. 22 Pull tape liner 9 downward. NOTE: Refer to steps 8 & 9 for tape liner tab numbering. 19 Pull tape liner 7 to the left toward the driver side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to steps 8 & 9 for tape liner tab numbering. 21 Pull tape liner 8 to the right toward the front of the vehicle.
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Rear Corners Installation Procedures (Driver Side) 5 6 7 24 25 4 9 8 3 10 11 2 1 Using a marker, label the tape tabs with the numbers 1-11 as shown. Using masking tape, tape each tab on the outside of the part. 26 Pull tape liner 1 to the left toward the driver side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 28 Pull tape liner 3 downward on a slight diagonal matching the curvature of the part. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering.
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30 Pull tape liner 5 left toward the front of the vehicle. Press side of part firmly for proper tape adhesion. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 32 Pull tape liner 7 downward. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 34 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the tail light. 31 Pull tape liner 6 to the right toward the passenger side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering.
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36 Pull tape liner 9 for the 1/4” tape to the left toward the driver side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 37 Pull tape liner 10 downward. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 38 Pull tape liner 11 to the right toward the passenger side of the vehicle. NOTE: Refer to step 24 for tape liner tab numbering. 40 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, reinstall tail light. 39 Reconnect light connector of tail light.
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42 Reconnect light of license plate frame. 43 Place license plate frame back on vehicle. Using a 7mm socket with a 1/4” ratchet and 1/4” extension, reinstall two factory screws. 44 Using a 7mm socket with a 1/4” ratchet and 1/4” extension, reinstall two factory screws at the bottom of the license plate frame. 6710 N CATLIN AVE.