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Instruction Manual for TAC models including: 3B-F150T Bull Bar 3 Inch Texture Black, 3B-F150T, Bull Bar 3 Inch Texture Black, Bar 3 Inch Texture Black, Texture Black, Black
TAC Bull Bar 3” Texture Black Fit 2021-2024 Ford Bronco SUV Front Bumper Grille Guard Brush Guard Off Road Accessories
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DocumentDocumentINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO PART# 3B-F150T www.tacautoparts.com PARTS LIST: 1 3in Bull Bar 1 Driver/left Lower Bracket 1 Passenger/Right Lower Bracket 2 Support Brackets 1 Driver/left Upper Bracket 1 Passenger/Right Upper Bracket 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO 4 10-1.5mm x 40mm Hex Bolts 6 10-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolts 18 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5 mm Flat Washers 2 10mm Lock Washers 8 10-1.5mm Nylon Lock Nuts Passenger/right Upper Bracket Driver/left Upper Bracket (2) Support Brackets Passenger/right Lower Bracket Driver/left Lower Bracket PROCEDURE: REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT MOUNTED SENSORS. 1. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle. Remove the splash guard from below the bumper, (Figure 1). 2. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with plastic bumper cover or steel option bumper. Models with plastic bumper cover: a. Remove the plastic cover surrounding the driver/left tow hook, (Figure 2). NOTE: Cover cannot be reinstalled. b. Loosen the (2) hex bolts attaching the tow hook to the bottom of the frame, (Figure 2). IMPORTANT; Do not remove the hex bolts, only loosen. a. Select the driver/left Upper Mounting Bracket, (Figure 3). b. Insert the Upper Bracket through the gap between the bottom of the frame and the top of the tow hook, (Figure 4). Tighten hardware at this time. c. Repeat the previous Steps to install the passenger/right Upper Mounting Bracket. d. Reinstall the splash guard, (Figure 5). Models with optional steel bumper: a. Remove the driver/left side cover surrounding the tow hook from the bumper, (Figure 6). b. Loosen the (2) hex bolts attaching the splash guard bracket to the bottom of the frame. IMPORTANT; Do not remove the hex bolts, only loosen. c. Select the driver/left Upper Mounting Bracket, (Figure 3). www.tacautoparts.com Page 1 of 5 2/22/22 (DP) 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO d. Insert the Support Bracket through the opening between the bottom of the tow hook and the bumper, (Figure 7). Slide the end of the Bracket between the splash guard bracket and the bottom of the frame. Tighten bracket hardware at this time. e. Reinstall the cover surrounding the tow hook. f. Repeat the previous Steps to install the passenger/right Upper Mounting Bracket. g. Reinstall the lower splash guard. 3. Select the driver/left Lower Mounting Bracket, (Figure 8). 4. Hold the Bracket up to the bottom of the splash guard. Line up the hole in the Bracket with the mounting bolt hole for the splash guard. Attach the Bracket to the Spacer and splash guard with (1) 10mm x 40mm Hex bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat Washer, (Figure 9). Leave hardware loose. 5. Next, select (1) outer Support Bracket. Attach the Support Bracket to the outside of the Lower Mounting Bracket with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 10 & 11). Leave hardware loose. 6. Repeat Steps 3--5 to attach the passenger/right Lower Mounting Bracket and Support Bracket. 7. Carefully unwrap the Bull Bar. 8. With assistance, hold the Bull Bar in position up to the Mounting Brackets. Slide the mounting tab on the driver/left side of the Bull Bar between the Upper Mounting Bracket and outer Support Bracket, (Figure 12). Insert (1) 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut through the lower hole in the Support Bracket, tab on Bull Bar and Upper Bracket. Insert (1) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut through the top hole in the Support Bracket and Bull Bar, (Figures 12 & 13). 9. Repeat Step 8 to attach the passenger/right side of the Bull Bar. 10. Check the Bull Bar alignment with the vehicle and for clearance between the Bull Bar and the bumper. Adjust as required then fully tighten all hardware at this time. 11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the Bull Bar. For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar. Driver/left Side Installation Pictured (Fig 1) Example of model with plastic bumper cover. Remove splash guard (arrow) (Fig 2) Remove plastic cover surrounding tow hook. Loosen tow hook bolts (arrows) www.tacautoparts.com Page 2 of 5 2/22/22 (DP) Driver/left Side Installation Pictured 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO Front (Fig 3) Insert driver/left Upper Mounting Bracket between frame and tow hook Front (Fig 4) Models with plastic bumper cover, insert driver/left Support Bracket between frame and tow hook Front (Fig 5) Install passenger/right side Upper Bracket and reinstall splash guard (Fig 6) Model with steel bumper, remove lower splash guard/skid plate and cover around tow hook (driver/left side pictured) www.tacautoparts.com Page 3 of 5 2/22/22 (DP) Driver/left Side Installation Pictured 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO (Fig 7) Models with steel bumper, insert Upper Bracket between tow hook and opening in bumper (arrow). Attach end of Bracket to bottom of frame, between frame and splash guard bracket. Reinstall splash guard/skid plate and cover 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolt 10mm Lock Washer 10mm Flat Washer Front (Fig 8) Attach driver/left Mounting Bracket to the outside of the splash guard Front (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts (4) 10mm Flat Washer (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts Front (Fig 9) Driver/left side Upper and Lower Mounting Brackets attached to model with plastic bumper (Fig 10) Attach Support Bracket to outside of driver/left side Lower Mounting Bracket www.tacautoparts.com Page 4 of 5 2/22/22 (DP) Driver/left Side Installation Pictured 3" BULL BAR 2021-2024 FORD BRONCO Front (Fig 11) Driver/left side Brackets installed Top 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolt (2) 10mm Flat Washers 10mm Nylon Lock Nut Bottom 10mm x 40mm Hex Bolt (2) 10mm Flat Washers 10mm Nylon Lock Nut Front (Fig 12) Insert tab on driver/left end of Bull Bar between Outer Support Bracket and Upper Mounting Bracket Front (Fig 13) Driver/left side of Bull Bar attached to Brackets Front Complete Installation www.tacautoparts.com Page 5 of 5 2/22/22 (DP)