ADD 2007-2013 GMC 1500 User manual

2007-2013 GMC 1500
Venom Front Bumper Installation Instructions
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Preparation:
• Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the emergency brake.
• We recommend reading through the installation instructions in whole before performing the work.
• Estimated Installation Time: 2 Hours
**is installation requires 2 people for best results**
You will need the following tools:
- Ratchet - 13/16" Socket - 15mm Socket
- 18mm Socket - Cuto Wheel - Black Paint
Included in Kit:
- Stock Hardware is Reused
Removal:
1. From underneath the truck, unplug both fog light connectors. (Fig A)
2. From underneath the truck, use a 13/16" Socket to loosen the Main Bumper Mounting Nuts (x4). en,
remove these bolts. (Fig B)
Fig A
Fig B

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3. On each side of the truck, there are two bolts that hold the bumper support bar to the truck's frame. Use a
15mm Socket to remove these bolts. (Fig C)
4. Remove the OEM Bumper. ere are some hooks on the top side of the bumper (that connect it to the
valance) that will need to be undone as you work the bumper o of the truck. (Fig D)
5. Use an 18mm Socket & Wrench to remove the tow hook mounting bolts (2 per side). en, remove the tow
hooks. (Fig E)
Valence Hooks
Fig C
Fig D
Fig E

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6. Remove the frame bells. ere is a weld along the side of each bell. To remove the bells, use a cuto wheel to
cut along each weld. (Fig F)
7. Using a 15mm Socket, remove the skid plate mounting bolts (x4). en, remove the skid plate. (Fig G)
Cut along this weld
and the weld in the
same spot on the
other side of the bell.
8. Prepare to install your new ADD Venom Front Bumper.
Fig F
Fig G

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Installation:
9. Set your new bumper in place. Reinstall the hardware from Step 2 to hold the bumper in place. Leave these
bolts loose for now. (Fig H)
10. Align the bumper so that it sits straight in relation to the grille. Once the position has been set, torque the
mounting bolts to the manufacturer's torque specication.
11. Using a utility knife or something similar, trim your inner fender liners following a line similar to what is
shown in (Fig I).
Fig H
Fig I

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12. Stand back and enjoy your new ADD Venom Front Bumper.
13. Check and re-tighten all mounting bolts, if needed, aer 100 miles and periodically thereaer.
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