American Expedition Vehicles JK Premium Front Bumper - Manual (Page 7)

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III. INSTALL BUMPER KIT
A. TOW LOOP BRACKET INSTALLATION
1. Place tow loop bracket on the vehicle frame.
2. Slide the nut plate into the frame and loosely install the M12 hex head bolts to align tow loop.
3. NOTE: NEWER 2012 VEHICLES HAVE THE FRONT MOUNTING HOLE IN THE FRAME FROM THE FAC-
TORY. PROCEED TO STEP 6.
4. If the front mounting hole is not in the frame, push the tow loop bracket up as far as it will go and
snug the side mounting bolts to hold it into place. Then using a transfer or center punch mark the
location on the frame for the front attachment point.
5. Remove the tow loop and drill with a 1/2” drill bit where marked. It helps to drill a 1/8” pilot hole first.
6. De-burr the drilled hole and paint with a corrosion inhibitor or touch up paint.
7. Place the tow loop bracket back into place and install M12 hex head bolt with washer into the front
attachment point.
8. You will also need to place a 1/2” washer between the tow loop bracket and frame at this point to
ensure a flat mounting surface.
9. Install the closeout bracket to the tow loop using M12 hex head bolts with washers and nut plate.