Rugged Ridge XHD Low-Mount Snorkel, 3.6L, 12-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual (Page 6)

Page 6 of 22 REV.2 01/15/2013
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- Inner marks will be used
to drill 7/32” cut line
terminating holes. Notch
marks will be used as cut
starting points.
NOTE: Cut lines near outer
face of fender must be 1/8”
away from rolled edge.
This will insure a clean
installation and sealing
surface to snorkel body.
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- With guide holes marked
and guide holes drawn drill
1/8” centering holes into
fender. Use a 7/32” drill bit
to enlarge 1/8” guide holes.
NOTICE: A wood block
should be placed under
marked hole as described
in steps 23&24. Wood block
will protect the fender if
drill bit grabs panel.
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- Using a Dremmel tool or
angle grinder fitted with a
metal cutoff wheel cut
fender along marked lines.
Cut should start in the
middle of outer cut line
(arrow). Cut should be 1/8”
away from rolled edge.
Cut in each direction
towards 7/32” terminating
holes (arrows).
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- Allow steel to cool before
touching. Remove cut section
from fender. Care should be
taken when handling rough
cut steel.
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- Carefully trim extra metal
from inner antenna support
bracket as shown. DO NOT
cut too deep or damage
to outer fender may result.
A Dremmel tool with a cut
off wheel is recommended.
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- After cooling remove cut
metal from fender. Care
should be taken when
handling rough cut metal.
Removal of inner section
will allow gasket to rest
flush with fender.
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