Rugged Ridge Evaporative Canister Skid Plate, 12-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual

18003.42 Jeep Wrangler Evaporator Skid Plate
2012 - Present, 2DR - 4DR (3.6L V6)
JK Wrangler Evaporator Skid Plate Installation Instructions 2012 - Up
(1) Rear cross member mounting bracket
(1) Middle cross member mounting bracket
(1) Skid plate
(2) M10 Hex head bolt
(2) M10 Flat washer
(2) M10 Counter sunk bolts
Step 1. Please read instructions fully prior to installing the JK Evaporator Skid Plates (18003.42).
The Skid Plate has been designed to be a no drill application for ease of installation. Take
your time when installing to insure proper fitment and tightening of bolts.
PLEASE NOTE: This kit has been designed to work with factory drive shafts and most
aftermarket U-Joint style drive shafts. It is the installers responsibility
to check for proper clearance of drive shaft to skid plate before vehicle
is operated. 2dr JK suspension should be cycled to make sure aftermarket
rear drive shaft yoke does not make contact with skid plate or mounting
bracket.
(18003.42) Rev.1 12/14/11
Step 2. Put vehicle in 1st gear or Park (Automatics), set emergency brake and block tires before proceeding
with installation.
Step 3. Disconnect vapor canister sensors wire connection. Set wire connection out of the way of cross
member (Pic.1).
Pic.1
Step 4. Remove rear 5/8” factor bracket retainer bolt. Do not discard bolt. Factory bolt will be used later to
install Evaporator Skip Plate (Pic.2).
Step 5. Remove (2) front 5.8” bracket retainer bolts. Do not discard bolts. Factory bolts will be reused to
install Evaporator Skid Plate. (Pic.3)
Step 6. Carefully allow the evaporator canister and bracket to drop away from vehicle. DO NOT disconnect
any vapor lines (Pic.4).
Pic.2 Pic.3 Pic.4
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