TrailFX E0004B Installation guide

Brand: TrailFX

Model: E0004B

Type: Installation guide

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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

Grille Guard

12-1.75mm x 30mm Hex Bolts

Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket

12mm x 24mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers

Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket

12-1.75mm Nylon Lock Nuts

Driver/Left Top Mounting Bracket

10-1.5mm x 30mm Button Head Bolts

Passenger/Right Top Mounting Bracket

10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers

8mm Special Rod Bolts

10mm Nylon Lock Nuts

12mm x 35mm Bolt Plates

8mm x 28mm OD x 3mm Large Flat Washers

12mm Plastic Retainers

8mm Nylon Lock Nuts

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

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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

Passenger / Right ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “PR”

Driver / Left ‘Rear’ Bracket marked “DR”

Passenger / Right ‘Center’ Bracket marked “PC”

Driver / Left ‘Center’ Bracket marked “DC”

Passenger / Right ‘Front’ Bracket marked “PF”

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.

TrailFX E0004B Installation guide

TrailFX E0004B Installation guide

TrailFX E0004B Installation guide

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