FB2 Mid Width Front Bumper w/o Winch Frame

General Information

Installation Time: 120-210 minutes (Installation time varies per individual.)

Requirements:

• Cutting Not Required ❌
• Drilling Not Required ❌

Tools Required:

• SCREW DRIVER
• RATCHET SOCKET SET
• TORQUE WRENCH
• ALLEN WRENCH (PROVIDED)

Torque Specifications:

• 6mm BOLTS & NUTS: 7 to 8.5 FOOT POUND
• 8mm BOLTS & NUTS: 18 to 20 FOOT POUND
• 10mm BOLTS & NUTS: 35 to 40 FOOT POUND
• 12mm BOLTS & NUTS: 60 to 70 FOOT POUND

Care Instructions:

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

Installation Procedure

IMPORTANT: 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: Illustration showing splash guard removal, with an arrow indicating the area. Model with plastic bumper cover pictured.]
2. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with plastic bumper cover or steel option bumper.
   Models with plastic bumper cover: a. Remove the plastic covers from the front of the bumper. [Figures 1 & 2: Illustrations showing plastic bumper cover removal.]
   Models with optional steel bumper: a. Remove the covers surrounding the tow hooks. [Figure 3: Illustration showing steel bumper cover removal around tow hooks.]
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: Illustration showing wiring harness location.]
4. From the front, remove the factory hex bolts attaching the bumper assembly to the end of the frame. [Figures 2-4: Illustrations showing factory bolt removal. Assistance is recommended to hold the bumper.]
5. On models with plastic bumper only, remove the seals around the lower tow hooks.
6. Temporarily unplug and remove the shutter assembly. [Figure 4-6: Illustrations showing shutter assembly removal.]
   Models with ACC (adaptive cruise control) sensor:
   a. Remove the sensor from the front of the shutter assembly. [Figure 5: Illustration showing ACC sensor removal from shutter assembly.]
   b. Release the wiring harness from the clips on the back of the shutter assembly. [Figure 6: Illustration showing wiring harness release from clips.]
   c. 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: Illustration showing ACC plug rerouting.]
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: Illustration showing plastic nut and triple nut plate removal.]
8. Select the driver/left inner and outer Support Brackets. [Figure 9: Illustration showing 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. [Figures 9 & 10: Illustrations showing bracket attachment to the frame.] Push Support Brackets up against the back of the flange on the frame. [Figure 10: Illustration showing bracket positioning.]
9. Repeat Steps 7 & 8 to attach the passenger/right Inner and Outer Support Brackets.
10. Reinstall the shutter assembly to the vehicle. Replace the (2) factory hex bolts attaching the upper shutter brackets to the top of the frame with the included (2) 6mm x 20mm Hex Bolts, (2) 6mm Lock Washers and (2) 6mm Flat Washers. [Figure 11: Illustration showing shutter assembly reinstallation with new 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: Illustration showing center cover plate removal.]
12. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with ACC sensor (Adaptive Cruise Control) and parking sensors.
13. Models with ACC sensor:
    a. 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: Illustration showing harness extension.]
    b. 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 & 15: Illustrations showing ACC sensor attachment to bracket.]
    c. Attach the ACC sensor and Bracket assembly along with the Plastic Cover to the mount bracket on the front of the Bumper assembly using the included (4) 6mm x 25mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm x18mm Flat Washers, (4) 6mm Lock Washers and (4) 6mm Hex Nuts. [Figures 16 & 17: Illustrations showing ACC sensor assembly and plastic cover attachment to bumper bracket.] The ACC sensor and bracket assembly mounts to the back of the Bumper bracket, and the plastic cover mounts to the front. Center the assembly in the slots of the Bumper mount bracket and fully tighten hardware.
14. Models without parking sensors:
    a. From the front of the bumper, push the included Plastic Plugs into the Sensor Mounts. [Figure 18: Illustration showing plastic plugs inserted into sensor mounts.]
15. Models with parking sensors:
    a. Remove sensors and wiring harness from the factory bumper. Note the location of each sensor for proper reinstallation.
    b. Remove the silicone seal from the end of the sensor. Slide the included larger Sensor Seal over the front of the sensor. [Figure 19: Illustration showing sensor seal replacement.]
    c. Insert sensor with Seal into sensor mount on back of Bumper. [Figure 20: Illustration showing sensor insertion.]
    d. Place Foam Spacer over the end of the sensor. Push Sensor Retaining Cap onto the sensor mount and secure the assembly with the included (2) Self Tapping Screws. [Figure 20: Illustration showing foam spacer, retaining cap, and self-tapping screws.]
    e. Repeat previous steps to install remaining sensors.
    f. Install the factory wiring harness and plug into sensors. Attach harness to back of Bumper.
16. 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: Illustration showing "L" bracket attachment.]
17. 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):
    a. 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. [Figure 22: Illustration showing mesh fill panel attachment.] Repeat this Step to attach the passenger/right Fill Panel.
    b. 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: Illustration showing center mesh fill panel attachment.]
    Light installation (do not install Mesh Fill Panels):
    a. Attach cube style lights to tabs at top of square openings in Bumper. [Figure 21: Illustration showing cube light placement.]
    b. 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. [Figure 24: Illustration showing bar style LED light attachment.] This location is designed to fit a standard 20in Single Row bar style LED light.
18. 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. [Figure 25: Illustration showing top hoop attachment.] NOTE: Hoop must be installed before Bumper is attached to vehicle. Fully tighten Hoop hardware.
19. 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. [Figure 26: Illustration showing bolt plate and retainer insertion.] Repeat this Step to attach (1) 12mm Double Bolt Plate to the (2) inner mounting holes. [Figure 26: Illustration showing double bolt plate insertion.] NOTE: Plastic Retainers are supplied to help with Bumper installation, use is not mandatory.
20. Repeat Step 16 to attach the Bolt Plates to the passenger/right side of the Bumper.
21. 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. [Figures 27-29: Illustrations showing bumper attachment to frame and brackets.] Repeat this Step to attach the passenger/right side of the Bumper.
22. Center the Bumper to the vehicle and fully tighten all hardware.
23. Models with ACC sensor: Plug wiring harness into sensor. [Figure 30: Illustration showing ACC harness connection.]
24. 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. [Figure 31: Illustration showing license plate bracket attachment.] Snap the included (2) Plastic Plugs into the Bracket.
25. Reinstall the center Cover Panel onto the bumper assembly using the hardware from Step 12. [Figure 32: Illustration showing center cover plate reinstallation.]
26. 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:
    a. 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. [Figure 33: Illustration showing bottom "L" brackets for LED light bar.]
    b. 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: Illustration showing LED light bar attachment.]
    Models with Front License Plate:
    a. 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. [Figure 34: Illustration showing top "L" brackets for LED light bar.]
    b. 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: Illustration showing LED light bar attachment.]
27. All models, reinstall the lower splash guard.

Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

Installation is complete (Lights not included). The provided (6) Sensor Cover Kits can be stuck on top of sensors if customer needs to eliminate sensor wave.