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How to Install Westin E-Series Bull Bar - Stainless Steel on your F-150
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STEP 1: Remove the contents from box and check for damage. Verify all parts are present. Read instructions completely before beginning.
STEP 2: NOTE: It may be necessary to remove/relocate front license plate and license plate bracket. It is not required, but strongly recommended. If local/state laws requires a license plate, license plate relocation kit 32-0055 is available. VEHICLES WITH TOW HOOKS
STEP 3: Remove tow hooks by removing front bolt and loosening rear bolt. Slide tow hooks off. Remove rear bolt and make sure nut plate in frame stays aligned with holes.
STEP 4: Position bottom bracket up to bottom of frame and replace tow hook bolts. SEE FIGURE 2. Go to step 6. VEHICLES WITHOUT TOW HOOKS
STEP 5: Insert two bolt plates through the end of the frame and into bottom frame holes. NOTE: It may be necessary to remove the lower plastic portion of the bumper to gain access to ends of the frame rails. The indented pockets in the lower bumper will need to be cut out to allow bottom brackets to pass through. SEE FIGURE 3.
STEP 6: Attach Bull Bar to mount brackets using 3/8” fasteners. Make sure Bull Bar and brackets are properly aligned and tighten all fasteners. Recommended torque values are 75 Ft. Lbs. for tow hook bolts, 64 Ft. Lbs. for 1/2” fasteners and 20 Ft.Lbs. for 3/8” stainless steel fasteners.
LIGHT INSTALLATION: Insert threaded stud on base of the light through hole in cross tube. Using a ratchet, extension and socket for correct size of nut supplied, insert through large clearance hole in bottom of cross tube. Thread nut and washers on stud and tighten. SEE FIGURE 1. NOTE: A short socket, not a deep well works best to get the nut started.
FINISH PROTECTION
Westin products have a high quality finish that must be cared for like any other exposed finish on the vehicle. Protect the finish with a non-abrasive automotive wax, (e.g. Pure Carnauba) on a regular basis. The use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental, as the compounds scratch the finish and open it to corrosion.
