Steelcraft Automotive 31330 TAILLIGHT GUARD - Manual

PARTS LIST:
1 Driver/Left Taillight Guard 2 4-.70mm x 15mm Phillips Screws
1 Passenger/Right Taillight Guard 2 4mm Lock Washers
2 Support Brackets 2 4mm ID x 9mm OD x 1mm Flat Washers
4 ST5 x 30mm Sheet Metal Screws 2 20mm x 40mm Double Side Tape Strips
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ
INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
2. Open the rear door and remove the driver’s side screws holding the taillight housing.
3. Grasp the taillight assembly with one hand and pull gently. NOTE: Be sure to pull straight
out towards the rear of the vehicle to avoid possible damage. This is the same procedure
required to change a burn out taillight bulb in the assembly. For more info see owner’s
manual on replacing burn taillight bulbs.
4. Once you have removed the taillight housing, carefully disconnect the wire harness and
set aside.
5. Attach (1 ea) Double Sided Tape on the back of each Support Bracket (Figure 1).
6. Measure and mark 6 inches from the bottom of the taillight cavity to the center of the
taillight cavity (Figure 2).
7. Attach Support Bracket onto taillight cavity right about the marked location (Figure 3).
8. Re-connect the wire harness and carefully position taillight housing back onto vehicle.
9. Position Taillight Guard onto vehicle. Use the included (2) ST5 x 30mm Sheet Metal
Screws to attach Taillight Guard assembly onto vehicle (Figure 4). Do not tighten at this
time. NOTE: If Mounting Brackets don’t fit properly, they can be adjusted to fit properly
using a pair of pliers. If you’re doing and adjustment, make sure to cover the mounting
tabs on the taillight guard with masking tape to protect the finish.
10. Attach Taillight Guard to Support Bracket using the Included (1) 4mm x 15mm Phillips
screw, (1) 4mm Lock Washer, and (1) 4mm Flat Washer (Figure 5).
11.Align and center Taillight Guard; then tighten all hardware at this time.
12. IMPORTANT! Carefully close the rear door to make sure the Taillight Guard does not
interfere with rear door. If so, remove Taillight Guard and adjust the Mounting Brackets to
fit properly.
13. Repeat steps 2-12 for passenger side Taillight Guard.
14. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and
tight.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TAIL LIGHT GUARD
08 FORD ESCAPE & 08 MAZDA TRIBUTE
PART NUMBER # 31330 / 31337