Steelcraft Automotive 73020 BULL BAR - Manual

BULL BAR
05-12 TOYOTA TACOMA
Page 1 of 3 1/16/12 Rev2 (DP)
PARTS LIST:
1 Bull Bar
1 Driver/Left Frame Mounting Bracket
1 Passenger/Right Frame Mounting Bracket
2 10-1.50mm x 120mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
4 10-1.50mm x 30mm Hex Bolts
2 10mm x 30mm OD x 2.5mm Flat Washers
10 10mm x 20mm OD x 2mm Flat Washers
6 10mm Lock Washers
6 10mm Hex Nuts
4 12mm Spacer Washers
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. NOT COMPATIBLE
WITH OPTIONAL FULL COVERAGE FACTORY ALUMINUM SKID PLATE. OPTIONAL
SKID PLATE MUST BE REMOVED AND CANNOT BE REINSTALLED.
2. Start installation at the driver side, front of the vehicle and remove the (2) factory bumper
mount hex nuts located toward the outside of the bumper mount and frame channel, (Figures
1 & 7). NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the factory tow hook from the passenger side.
Select the driver side frame mounting bracket and hang it from the (2) threaded studs. Secure
the Bracket to the (2) threaded studs with the (2) factory hex nuts, (Figures 2 & 7). Do not
tighten hardware at this time.
3. Select (1) 12mm Spacer Washer. Insert the 12mm Spacer Washer between the Mounting
Bracket and the frame channel, (Figures 3, 4 & 7). Insert (1) 10mm x 120mm Hex Bolt and (1)
10mm x 30mm OD Large Flat Washer through the oval hole in the Mounting Bracket, the
Spacer Washer and into the large hole in the end of the frame channel, (Figures 4, 5 & 7).
Place (1) 12mm Spacer Washer over the 10mm Hex Bolt covering the opening in the back of
the frame channel. Secure the Hex Bolt to the frame channel with (1) 10mm x 20mm OD Small
Flat Washer, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Hex Nut, (Figures 4, 6 & 7). Snug but do
not tighten all of the hardware. Repeat Steps 2
– 3 for passenger side Mounting Bracket
installation. Reinstall the factory tow hook removed in Step 2.
4. With assistance, line up the mounting tabs on the Bull Bar with the outside of the (2) previously
installed Frame Mounting Brackets. Bolt the Bull Bar to the Frame Mounting Brackets with the
included (4) 10mm x 30mm Hex Bolts, (8) 10mm x 20mm OD Small Flat Washers, (4) 10mm
Lock Washers and (4) 10mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 7). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this
time.
5. Level and adjust the Bull Bar properly and tighten all hardware.
6. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to
add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives
that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish.
Mild soap may be used also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
Passenger/Right Side
Mounting Bracket
(4) Spacer Washers
Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket