Rugged Ridge XHD Low-Mount Snorkel, 3.6L, 12-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual (Page 13)

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17756.06 - (3.8L) Low Mount XHD Modular Snorkel
17756.08 - (3.6L) Low Mount XHD Modular Snorkel
Snorkel Installation Instructions: 2007-2013 Wrangler 2DR & 4DR Unlimited
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- Tighten M8 hardware
to secure new air box
to vehicle. Inspect
sealant around bolt
heads and washers
to insure there are
no gaps. Smooth out
sealant and clean off
extra material.
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- Inspect 90 degree elbow
around lower radiator hose.
Elbow can have minor
contact with radiator hose
but should not be deformed
or crushed. This will insure
proper air flow to lower air
box.
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- Painting the area
behind the removed
windshield plate is
recommended (black).
Quality painters tape
and paint should be
used. Liberally apply tape
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- Make sure painting is
done in a well ventilated
area. Paint should not
be applied in a windy
environment. This will
insure overspray does
not fall onto vehicle.
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- Reinstall windshield
bracket removed in
step (2). Start and
tighten the upper side
M12 bolts and front M12
bolts as shown .
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- If used, windshield light
mounting brackets should
be installed at this time.
NOTE: the snorkel system
has been designed to work
with most Rugged Ridge
components. Rugged Ridge
cannot guarantee that other
manufactures components
will work or clear the XHD
snorkel system.