TrailFX B1502B Installation guide

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PARTS LIST:

Qty

Part Description

Qty

Part Description

1

3in Bull Bar Assembly

4

12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer

1

Driver/left Frame Bracket

4

12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nut

1

Passenger/Right Frame Bracket

8

10-1.5mm x 30mm Hex Bolt

1

Driver/left Bull Bar Mounting Bracket

16

10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washer

1

Passenger/right Bull Bar Mounting Bracket

8

10-1.5mm Nylon Locknut

4

12-1.75mm x 35mm Bolt Plates

4

6-1.0mm x 20mm Button Head Bolts

2

Light Brackets

4

6mm Lock washers

4

6mm x 18mm OD x 1.6mm Flat Washers

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1.

INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH BUMPER MOUNTED PARKING SENSORS.

NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate bracket. It is not required, but strongly

recommended. If local/state law requires a front license plate, license plate relocation kit is available.

2.

Starting at the driver side, remove the factory tow hook if equipped,

(Figures 1A & 1B).

NOTE:

This Bull Bar is not

compatible with the factory tow hooks and they cannot be reinstalled.

IMPORTANT: On some model years, with and

without tow hooks, the pocket in the plastic bumper may need to be trimmed or completely cut out,

(Figure 1A). Use a

sharp knife or hacksaw blade and carefully cut out the pocket to clear the Bull Bar Brackets. Only cut enough to clear the

Brackets.

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3.5" Oval Bull Bar

Part No. B1502S/B

Fits:

2011 - CURRENT Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra 2500/3500

Passenger/right Side

Frame Bracket

Driver/left Side

Frame Bracket

Passenger/right Side Bull Bar Bracket

Driver/left Side Bull Bar Bracket

(4) 12mm Bolt Plates

(2) Light Brackets

REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.

READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.

DO NOT OVER TORQUE. STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN

BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM 45 TO 65 FOOT POUND.

60-180 min DRILLING NOT

REQUIRED

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1 866 638 4870

POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL – LIMITED LIFETIME

POWDER COATED BLACK – 3 YEARS

CUTTING

REQUIRED

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Driver Side Installation Pictured

3. Insert (1) 12mm Bolt Plate, (Figure 3A), into the end of the frame channel, (Figure 2), and out through the hole in the

bottom of the frame. Insert a second Bolt Plate into and out the hole in the outer side of the frame, (factory hole for tow

hook bolt), (Figure 3B).

Driver Side Installation Pictured

(Fig 2) Open end of driver/left side frame channel

(Fig 3A) 12mm Bolt Plate with hardware

Remove the factory tow

hook and hardware. Tow

hook will not be reinstalled

Fig 1A

Front

Fig 1B) Remove the tow hook and hardware,

(Driver/left tow hook pictured from below bumper)

(Fig 3B) Driver/left side tow hook opening pictured

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(2) 12mm Bolt Plates

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4. Select the driver side Frame Bracket. Refer to illustration above for bracket configuration. Position the Frame Bracket onto

the outside of the frame channel and over the (2) Bolt Plates, (Figure 4). Secure the Bracket to the frame and Bolt Plates

with (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts. Leave hardware loose at this time.

5. Next, select the driver side Bull Bar Mounting Bracket. Attach the Bull Bar Bracket to the inside of the Frame Bracket with

the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 5). Leave

hardware loose at this time. NOTE: On some models, it may be possible or simpler to bolt the Frame and Mounting

Brackets together first and install as one piece.

6. Starting at the bottom of the frame, tighten the lower 12mm Frame Bracket mounting hardware first then move to the side

of the frame. Fully tighten Frame Bracket to 12mm Bolt Plate hardware only at this time. Do not tighten the 10mm Bull Bar

Bracket hardware.

7. Repeat Steps 2—6 for passenger side Frame and Mounting Bracket installation.

8. With assistance, position the Bull Bar assembly up to the outside of the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull Bar to the

Brackets with the included (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure

6). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.

(2) 12mm Flat Washers

(2) 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Front

(Fig 4) Driver/left Frame Bracket pictured

(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

(4) 10mm Flat Washers

(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Fig 5

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Driver Side Installation Pictured

9. Level and adjust the Bull Bar and fully tighten all remaining hardware.

10. Determine if accessory lights will be installed.

a. If lights will not be installed at this time:

i. Insert the included (4) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm Lock Washers and (4) 6mm Flat

Washers into the threaded inserts in the back of the crossbar to plug the holes, (Figure 7). Tighten

hardware. Installation is complete.

b. If aftermarket lights will be installed, (lights not included):

i. Select (1) Light Mount, (Figure 8A). Use the hardware included with the light to attach the light to the

top of the Light Mount. If light has a separate tilt feature, fully tighten base mounting hardware, (See

example Figure 8B). If light adjusts with the base mounting hardware, skip to Step 10b.

ii. Remove the rubber plug on the top of the crossbar. Bolt the light and Light Mount to the back of the Bull

Bar with the included (4) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Bolts, (4) 6mm Lock Washers and (4) 6mm Flat

Washers, (Figure 8B). NOTE: If light adjusts with the base mounting hardware, hand-tighten the light

hardware; do not fully tighten hardware at this time. You may have to install, adjust, remove light with

Bracket and readjust a few times to get the light properly adjusted.

iii. Once properly adjusted, tighten light to Bracket hardware then tighten Bracket to Bull Bar hardware at

this time.

iv. Repeat the above Steps 10a—10c to install remaining light and light Mount.

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

Fig 8A) Light Mounting Bracket

Front

Fig 6

(2) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

(4) 10mm Flat Washers

(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Fig 7

(2) 6mm x 20mm Button

Head Bolts

(2) 6mm Lock Washers

(2) 6mm Flat Washers

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Front

Fig 8B

Light pictured for example only-light not

included

Complete Installation

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PRODUCT CARE



Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.



Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product.



Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax.

Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and

Can scratch the finish leading to corrosion.



Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for

Stainless Steel finish.



Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both

Stainless Steel and Black finish.

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Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time

of purchase by the original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other

warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of

fitness for a particular purpose or an intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product

at our option, when the product is returned prepaid, with proof of

purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or misuse of this

product voids the warranty. KAO’s liability is limited to repair or replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically

excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.

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FAQ’s

1. Hardware’s are not of correct size.

In GMC / Chevrolet truck model 2006 & up, customer needs to reuse the factory body bolts to install the bracket. If your vehicle is not

GMC / Chevrolet 2006 & up, please ensure that holes are not partially covered with any plastic grommet or rust? If it is, please remove

the plastic grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation.

2. Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.

In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver /

Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue.

3. Products are thumping / rattling after installation.

Please ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular

grease between the metal to metal contact surfaces.

4. Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors.

Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Please refer Parts

identification guide.

5. Missing / Excess Hardware.

Recheck hardware count as per the part list.

6. Product not installing properly.

Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.

TrailFX B1502B Installation guide

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