Rugged Ridge Muffler Skid Plate, 07-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) User Manual

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4. Remove the bumper mounting bolts on the rear crossmember. Position the Skid Plate under the

muffler, with the center cutout oriented towards the back of the vehicle. Lift the Skid Plate into place

and replace the bumper mounting bolts, but do not tighten them yet.

5. Install M12 Bolts and Washers through the Mounting Bracket and into the Skid Plate. Once all 3 have

been started, tighten them.

6. Tighten the body mount nuts and bolts loosened in Step 1. Push up on Skid Plate until the horizontal

tabs are contacting the rear crossmember, and tighten the bumper mounting bolts.

3. 2010-2011 vehicles will need to use supplied M10 bolt, Washer and Nut Plate to install

mounting bracket. Slide nut plate on top of frame cross member. Place M10 spacer between frame

and mounting bracket. Insert M10 bolr and washer. Start bolt into nut plate but do not tighten.

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