Manual
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DEFENDER XC INSTALLATION
Thank you for purchasing Poison Spyder
DeFender™ XC’s for your Jeep. Installation
is fairly simple with the right tools and good
mechanical abilities. However, some subsequent
procedures such as re-mounting under-hood
components, installing and wiring replacement
turn signals, etc., are outside the purview of
these instructions. If you are not condent in your
mechanical skills or that you will be able to gure
out and execute solutions to these problems on
your own, please seek the help of a professional
to perform the installation. Please read through
these entire instructions before proceeding with
installation.
IMPORTANT: Completely install and remove the
DeFenders™ XC’s prior to painting or powder
coating it. This will allow you to check for tment
or do any clearancing or tting ahead of time, to
reduce the chance of damage to the nish during
nal installation. Poison Spyder Customs Inc. is
not responsible for costs for or damage to paint
or powder coat nish under any circumstances,
including paint or powder coat of incorrectly
shipped or defective parts.
PARTS LIST
Please check your packages immediately upon
arrival to ensure that everything listed is included,
and to check for damage during shipping. If
anything is missing or damaged, call Poison
Spyder at (951) 849-5911 as soon as possible.
(1) Driver side DeFender™ XC
(1) Passenger side DeFender™ XC
(1) Driver side DeFender™ XC Side Insert
(1) Passenger side DeFender™ XC Side
Insert
(1) Battery Tray Bracket (TJ/LJ Only)
(14) 5/16-18 X 3/4 SS button head cap screw
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Park vehicle on a level surface and set
the emergency brake. Wear eye protection
beyond this point.
2. Remove the hood by unbolting it at the
hinges, and set it aside.
3. Remove the stock fender assemblies,
which includes the inner and outer fenders.
They are bolted to both the rewall and the
grille (retain the OE hardware as it will be re-
used with the DeFender™ XC’s). You will
need to detach any components that are
attached to the fenders, such as wiring for
the turn signals, air intake lter housing, etc.
4. (TJ/LJ ONLY) Disconnect and remove
battery, battery tray, and battery tray bracket.
Retain the OE hardware.
5. Loosen the front center body mount,
located directly under the grill.
6. Position the DeFender™ XC’s in place.
Loosely install the OE hardware at the
rewall and the grille. Check for proper
position/alignment, then tighten all mounting
hardware. Check and adjust alignment as
you tighten the hardware. Re-tighten the
front-center body mount.
7. (TJ/LJ ONLY) Install the provided Battery
Tray Bracket in the same position as the
removed OE bracket, using the OE hardware.
Reinstall the battery tray and battery, re-
connect the battery.
8. Install the Side Inserts using the provided
5/16-18 X 3/4 SS button head cap screws.