TrailFX E0004B Installation guide

TrailFX
Brand
TrailFX
Model
E0004B
Type
Installation guide
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Page 1 of 7 Rev 031918
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE. STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN
BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM 45 TO 65 FOOT POUND.
PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
Grille Guard
8
1
Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
18
1
Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
10
1
Driver/Left Top Mounting Bracket
2
1
Passenger/Right Top Mounting Bracket
4
2
8mm Special Rod Bolts
2
2
12mm x 35mm Bolt Plates
2
2
12mm Plastic Retainers
2
Grille Guard
Part No. E0004S/B
Fits: 2007-Current Jeep Wrangler
Driver/Left Top
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Frame
Mounting Bracket
Passenger/Right Frame
Mounting Bracket
(2) 8mm Rod Bolts
Passenger/Right Top
Mounting Bracket
(2) 12mm Bolt Plates
THE GRILLE GUARD MAY INTERFERE WITH PARKING SENSORS,
PROXIMITY SENSORS AND CRUISE CONTROL SENSORS.
60-180 min
DRILLING NOT
REQUIRED
CUTTING IS
REQUIRED
POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL – LIMITED LIFETIME
POWDER COATED BLACK – 3 YEARS
1 866 638 4870
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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. CUTTING IS REQUIRED. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
2. Start under the front bumper of the vehicle and remove the plastic lower splash guard, (Figure 1).
3. Remove the front bumper assembly, (Figures 1—3). On models with factory fog lights, unplug fog lights before removing
bumper, (Figure 2A). IMPORTANT: Grille Guard Brackets can be installed without removing the bumper but Bracket
installation and fill panel modification is easier with bumper removed.
4. Remove the plastic fill panel attached to the top of the frame. Locate the (2) holes for the factory attaching pins. Use
removable tape, (masking tape), to create a straight line from mounting hole to hole across the width of the cover. Starting
on the passenger side, place a mark 1-3/4” from the center of the mounting hole toward the center of the cover, (Figure
4A). Next, draw a 1-3/4” long line from the tape forward, front to back on the cover ending at the front edge, (Figure 4B).
Draw a parallel line 3/8” again toward center of cover. IMPORTANT: Place cover in position and check all reference
marks before cutting.
5. Cut a 1-3/4” long, 3/8” wide slot as indicated. Slide the passenger side Top Bracket through the slot and check for
clearance. NOTE: Only cut slots large enough to clear the Brackets. IMPORTANT! Do not cut completely through front
edge of the fill panel, (Figures 4A & 4B).
(Fig 1) Temporarily remove plastic splash guard
(Fig 2B) Unplug fog lights if equipped
(passenger side inner bumper bolts pictured)
(Fig 3) Remove plastic cover from top of frame
Front
(Fig 2A) Remove front bumper assembly
(passenger side outer bumper bolts pictured)
Front
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6. Repeat Steps 4 & 5 to cut the slot for the driver side Top Bracket. Reinstall the fill panel.
7. Select the passenger side Top Bracket, (Figure 5). Slide the Bracket down through the slot in the fill panel and into the
channel on the frame upright, (Figure 6). Select (1) 8mm Rod Bolt, (Figure 5). Insert the Rod Bolt into the opening at the
outer corner of the base on the frame upright, (Figure 7A). Feed the Rod Bolt through the holes in the upright, the Top
Bracket and out the side of the channel, (Figure 7B). Secure the Rod Bolt to the Top Bracket with the included (1) 8mm
Flat Washer and (1) 8mm Nylon Lock Nut, (Figure 8). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
Reinstall the plastic fill panel and front bumper after
slots have been cut through fill panel for Top Brackets
(Fig 7A) Insert 8mm Rod Bolt up through opening
in corner of frame upright, (arrow) through hole in
Top Bracket and out the side of frame upright
Front
Insert Top Bracket into the
opening (arrow) and bolt in
place with 8mm Rod Bolt
Front
(Fig 6) Passenger/right mounting location
for Top Bracket (arrow) pictured with
bumper removed for reference only
(Fig 7B) Insert 8mm Rod Bolt up through opening
in corner of frame upright, (arrow) through hole in
Top Bracket and out the side of frame upright
(Fig 4B) Do not cut through front edge of cover
Front
(Fig 4A) Slots must be cut through plastic cover
to clear Top Brackets (passenger side pictured
with Top Bracket and Grille Guard)
Front
(Fig 5) Passenger/right Top Bracket and
8mm Rod Bolt
Front
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8. Repeat Step 7 to install the driver side Top Bracket, (Figure 16).
9. Reinstall the front bumper and fog lights if equipped.
10. Next, select (1) 12mm Bolt Plate and (1) 12mm Plastic Retainer, (Figure 9). Slide the Bolt Plate under the inner side of
the passenger side frame upright and up to and through the hole in the side of the upright, (Figures 10 & 11). Thread the
Plastic Retainer onto the threaded end of the Bolt Plate, (Figure 12). NOTE: The Retainer is designed to help hold the
Bolt Plate in position during Bracket installation.
11. Select the passenger side Frame Bracket, (Figure 10). Hold the Bracket up in position against the bottom of the cross
member. Attach the upper tab un the Bracket to the Bolt Plate with (1) 12mm Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut,
(Figure 13). Leave loose at this time. Line up the remaining mounting hole on the Frame Bracket with the hole in the
bottom of the cross member. Attach the Bracket to the cross member with (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat
Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut. Do not tighten hardware.
Note for Passenger side Frame Bracket installation only:
07—09 models will use the outer mounting location, (Figure 14).
2010—16 models will use the inner mounting location, (Figure 13).
12. Repeat Step 10 to install the driver side Frame Bracket, (Figure 15).
13. With assistance, lift the Grille Guard up to the inside of the Frame Brackets. Line up the holes in the Frame Brackets with
the holes in the Grille Guard. Attach the Grille Guard to the Frame Brackets with (6) 12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (12)
12mm Flat Washers and (6)12mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 14 & 15). Push the grille guard back into an upright
position. Secure the Top Brackets to the inside of the grille guard with the included (2) 10mm x 30mm Button Head Allen
Bolts, (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 8 & 16). Snug but do not tighten all of the
hardware.
(Fig 11) Passenger/right Bolt Plate
installation below Top Bracket
Front
(Fig 10) Passenger/right Frame Bracket
Front
(Fig 9) 12mm Bolt Plate
8mm Flat Washer
8mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
(Fig 8) Attach Top Bracket to Rod Bolt (fill
panel removed for instruction purposes)
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14. Stand back from the vehicle and check to see that the Grille Guard is centered and level on the vehicle and adjust as
required. It may be necessary to slightly loosen the Frame Brackets to properly align the Grille Guard. IMPORTANT: Once
properly aligned, fully tighten all Bracket to vehicle hardware only. Temporarily remove the Grille Guard.
(1) 10mm x 30mm Button
Head Allen Bolt
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(1) 10mm Nylon Lock Nut
(Fig 16) All Driver/left side Top Bracket installation
(Fig 15) All Driver/left side Frame Bracket installation
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
(Fig 14) 07-09 Passenger side Frame
Bracket attaches to outer mounting location
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
(Fig 13) 2010-16 Passenger side Frame Mounting
Bracket bolts to the inner mounting location.
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
Fig 12
Use Plastic Retainer to
hold Bolt Plate in place
Front
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Complete Installation
15. Hold the plastic lower splash guard up in its original position against the Frame Brackets. Mark the location of the Frame
Brackets onto the inside of the splash guard, (Figure 17). Cut out the sections to clear the Mounting Brackets. Check for
clearance, trim as required and reinstall the cover using the factory hardware. IMPORTANT: To maintain strength, remove
as little material from the plastic splash guard as possible. Do not cut completely through the front or rear edge of the
splash guard.
16. Repeat Step 13 to reinstall the Grille Guard and fully tighten all hardware.
17. Do periodic inspections of the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
Fig 17
Front
Once the Mounting Brackets and Grille
Guard have been installed and checked
for alignment, temporarily remove Grille
Guard only. Hold the splash guard up in
position against the Frame Brackets.
Mark the cut area on the inside of the
cover. Start with a small opening and
slowly enlarge the opening to get the
best fit around the brackets. Reinstall
the Grill Guard. Area cut from cover
pictured for example only.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
Driver Side tube packed using “Green” color foam sheet. Passenger Side tube packed using “White” color foam sheet
No.
Parts Identification
1
Passenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “PR”
2
Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “DR”
3
Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “PC”
4
Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “DC”
5
Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “PF”
6
Driver / Left ‘Front’ Bracket marked “DF”
Note:
This guide is to identify the parts and not a reference for part count.
Product / Bracket image is for representative purpose only.
Actual design may vary based on application.
Refer Installation Instructions for Hardware Kit detail.
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.
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.
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