FB2 Mid Width Front Bumper w/o Winch Frame

Important Information

Estimated Installation Time: 120-210 minutes (varies by individual)

Note: Cutting Not Required ✂️

Note: Drilling Not Required ?️

Tools Required

• Screwdriver ?
• Ratchet Socket Set ?
• Torque Wrench ⚖️
• Allen Wrench (Provided)

Torque Specifications

DO NOT OVER TORQUE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE TIGHTEN OPERATING LOAD STANDARD BELOW:

• 6mm BOLTS & NUTS: 7 TO 8.5 FOOT POUNDS.
• 8mm BOLTS & NUTS: 18 TO 20 FOOT POUNDS.
• 10mm BOLTS & NUTS: 35 TO 40 FOOT POUNDS.
• 12mm BOLTS & NUTS: 60 TO 70 FOOT POUNDS.

Product Care

TO PROTECT YOUR INVESTMENT, DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF POLISH OR WAX THAT MAY CONTAIN ABRASIVES THAT COULD DAMAGE THE FINISH. MILD SOAP MAY BE USED TO CLEAN THE PRODUCT.

Parts List

Procedure

REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX AND VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.

1. Start installation from under the front of the vehicle and remove the splash guard. (Figure 1 shows the underside of the vehicle with an arrow pointing to the splash guard, indicating its removal).
2. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with a plastic bumper cover or steel option bumper.
   • Models with plastic bumper cover: Remove the plastic covers from the front of the bumper. (Figures 1 & 2 illustrate removing bumper pads from a plastic bumper cover).
   • Models with optional steel bumper: Remove the covers surrounding the tow hooks. (Figure 3 shows the driver/left side of a steel bumper, indicating the removal of covers around the tow hook area).
3. Unplug the wiring harness leading to the front bumper. NOTE: Harness plug is located behind the driver/left side of the bumper below the headlight. (Figure 3 also indicates unplugging the wiring harness).
4. From the front, remove the factory hex bolts attaching the bumper assembly to the end of the frame. NOTE: Use assistance to hold the bumper in place while removing the mounting bolts. (Figures 2-4 show the front of the vehicle with arrows indicating the location of factory hex bolts to be removed for bumper assembly detachment).
5. On models with plastic bumper only, remove the seals around the lower tow hooks.
6. Temporarily unplug and remove the shutter assembly. (Figures 4-6 illustrate the shutter assembly removal).
   • Models with ACC (adaptive cruise control) sensor:
     • Remove the sensor from the front of the shutter assembly. (Figure 5 shows the shutter assembly with the ACC sensor, indicating its removal).
     • Release the wiring harness from the clips on the back of the shutter assembly. (Figure 6 shows the back of the shutter assembly with arrows pointing to wiring harness clips to be released).
     • Reroute the ACC plug end of the harness down through the hole in the top of the shutter assembly and out through the front. (Figure 7 illustrates rerouting the ACC plug end down through the shutter assembly and out the front).
7. Remove the plastic nuts attaching the triple nut plate to the back of the driver/left bumper mounting flange on the end of the frame. Remove the triple nut plate. (Figure 8 shows the driver/left frame end with arrows pointing to plastic nuts for triple nut plate removal; passenger/right side is pictured).
8. Select the driver/left inner and outer Support Brackets. Attach the Support Brackets to the sides of the frame with the included (1) 10mm x 110mm Hex Bolt, (2) 10mm Flat Washers, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut. Push Support Brackets up against the back of the flange on the frame. (Figure 9 illustrates attaching the inner and outer support brackets to the frame end. Figure 10 shows the driver/left side outer support bracket in place).
9. Repeat Steps 7 & 8 to attach the passenger/right Inner and Outer Support Brackets.
10. Reinstall the shutter assembly to the vehicle. IMPORTANT: Replace the (2) factory hex bolts attaching the upper shutter brackets to the top of the frame with the factory included (2) 6mm x 20mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat Washers. (Figure 11 shows the shutter assembly being reinstalled, with circles indicating the factory top bolts to be replaced with included hardware).
11. Carefully unwrap the Bumper. Temporarily remove (6) 6mm Button Head Combo Bolts and (6) 6mm Flange Nuts that attach the center Cover Plate to the bumper. Save this hardware for later. (Figure 12 shows the front of the bumper with arrows indicating the center cover plate removal).
12. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with ACC sensor (Adaptive Cruise Control), and parking sensors.
    • Models with ACC sensor:
      • Gently pull the end of the harness out from the shutter assembly. Do not pull out the harness, only extend the plug end. (Figure 13 shows gently pulling the harness end out from the shutter assembly).
      • Select the rectangular Sensor Mounting Bracket. Attach the ACC sensor to the Bracket with the included (3) 6mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (6) 6mm x18mm Flat Washers, (3) 6mm Lock Washers and (3) 6mm Hex Nuts. (Figure 14 illustrates attaching the ACC sensor to the mounting bracket. Figure 15 shows the ACC sensor attached to the bracket).
      • Attach the ACC sensor and Bracket assembly along with the Plastic Cover with the included (4) 6mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm x18mm Flat Washers, (4) 6mm Lock Washers and (4) 6mm Hex Nuts to the mount bracket on the front of the Bumper assembly. The ACC sensor and bracket assembly will mount to the back of the Bumper bracket and the plastic cover will mount to the front. Center the assembly in the slots of the Bumper mount bracket and fully tighten hardware. (Figure 16 shows the ACC sensor and plastic cover assembly being attached to the bumper bracket. Figure 17 shows the ACC sensor assembly attached to the back of the bumper).
    • Models without parking sensors:
      • From the front of the bumper, push the included Plastic Plugs into the Sensor Mounts. (Figure 18 shows pushing plugs into sensor mounts on the bumper).
    • Models with parking sensors:
      • Remove sensors and wiring harness from the factory bumper. Note the location of each sensor for proper reinstallation.
      • Remove the silicone seal from the end of the sensor. Slide the included larger Sensor Seal over the front of the sensor. (Figure 19 illustrates removing the factory seal and pushing the foam seal onto the sensor).
      • Insert sensor with Seal into sensor mount on back of Bumper. (Figure 20 shows pushing the sensor and seal into the mount. Figure 20 also details placing a foam spacer, retaining cap, and securing with self-tapping screws).
      • Place Foam Spacer over end of sensor. Push Sensor Retaining Cap onto sensor mount and secure the assembly with the included (2) Self Tapping Screws.
      • Repeat previous Steps to install remaining sensors.
      • Install the factory wiring harness and plug into sensors. Attach harness to back of Bumper.
13. Select driver/left LED "L" Bracket for center LED light. Attach the LED bracket to the bumper with (1) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolt, (2) 8mm Flat Washers, (1) 8mm Lock Washer, and (1) 8mm Hex Nut. Repeat this step to attach the passenger/right LED "L" Bracket. (Figure 21 shows attaching an "L" bracket to the bumper).
14. Determine if Mesh Fill Panels or LED accessory lights will be installed. NOTE: Lights not included.
    • Mesh Fill Panel installation (do not install lights with Fill Panels):
      • Select driver/left Fill Panel. Attach Fill Panel to tabs on back of Bumper with the included (2) 6mm Button Head Combo Bolts and (2) 6mm Flange Nuts. Repeat this Step to attach the passenger/right Fill Panel. (Figure 22 shows attaching a mesh fill panel or cube light to the driver/left side of the bumper).
      • Select the center Fill Panel. Attach Fill Panel to the LED "L" Brackets from Step 13 with (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers, and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts. (Figure 23 shows attaching the center mesh fill panel to the driver/left side of the bumper).
    • Light installation (do not install Mesh Fill Panels):
      • Attach cube style lights to tabs at top of square openings in Bumper. (Refer to Figure 21 for light tab locations).
      • Attach bar style LED light to LED "L" Brackets from Step 13 with (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers, and (2) 8mm Flat Washers. Note: This location is designed to fit a standard 20in Single Row bar style LED light. (Figure 24 shows attaching a bar style LED light to center "L" brackets in the bumper).
15. Attach the Top Hoop to the top of the Bumper with the included (4) 8mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (4) 8mm Lock Washers and (4) 8mm Flanged Nuts. NOTE: Hoop must be installed before Bumper is attached to vehicle. Fully tighten Hoop hardware. (Figure 25 shows attaching the hoop to the top of the bumper).
16. Insert (1) 12mm Single Bolt Plate through the outer mounting hole in the Mounting Bracket and Bumper. Thread (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer onto the Bolt Plate to help hold it in place. Repeat this Step to attach (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate to the (2) inner mounting holes. NOTE: Plastic Retainers are supplied to help with Bumper installation, use is not mandatory. (Figure 26 illustrates inserting 12mm bolt plates into the bumper mount bracket and threading plastic retainers).
17. Repeat Step 16 to attach the Bolt Plates to the passenger/right side of the Bumper.
18. With assistance, hold the Bumper assembly up to the end of the frame and Support Brackets. Guide the Bolt Plates through the frame and Brackets. Attach the driver/left end of the Bumper to the frame and Brackets with the included (3) 12mm Flat Washers, (3) 12mm Lock Washers and (3) 12mm Hex Nuts. Repeat this Step to attach the passenger/right side of the Bumper. (Figure 27 shows attaching the driver/left side of the bumper to the frame and support brackets. Figures 28 and 29 show the driver/left side of the bumper attached to the double and single bolt plates respectively, pictured from below).
19. Center the Bumper to the vehicle and fully tighten all hardware.
20. Models with ACC sensor, plug wiring harness into sensor. (Figure 30 shows plugging the ACC harness connector into the ACC sensor).
21. Models with front license plate, attach the included License Plate Bracket onto the center Cover Panel with (2) 6mm x20mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm x12mm Flat Washers, and (2) 6mm Nylon Lock Nuts. Snap the included (2) Plastic Plugs into the Bracket. (Figure 31 shows attaching the license plate bracket to the front of the center cover panel).
22. Reinstall the center Cover Panel onto the bumper assembly using the hardware from Step 12. (Figure 32 shows reinstalling the center cover plate).
23. Determine if bar style LED light will be installed on Hoop. NOTE: Light not included.
    • Upper LED Light Installation with Hoop, (LED Light Bar and Hoop installation optional):
      • Models without Front License Plate:
        • Select the Left and Right "L" Top Brackets. Attach Brackets below Hoop with the included (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts.
        • Attach the LED Light Bar to the Brackets with the included (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers. (Figure 33 illustrates attaching bottom LED L brackets below the hoop for models without a license plate, and attaching the LED light bar).
      • Models with Front License Plate:
        • Select the Left and Right "L" Bottom Brackets. Attach Brackets above Hoop with the included (2) 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Hex Nuts.
        • Attach the LED Light Bar to the Brackets with the included (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm x 24mm Flat Washers. (Figure 34 illustrates attaching top LED L brackets above the hoop for models with a license plate, and attaching the LED light bar).
24. All models, reinstall the lower splash guard.
25. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight. (The final image shows the completed installation of the front bumper on the Ford Bronco).