AJS Fabrications WildBear LS 7577 User manual

Discovery 3 Discreet winch mount
LS 7577
What you will need:
Winch
Winch mount
Winch fitting kit (supplied with
mount) Required tool kit
Please note on certain winches the clutch
release handle may have to be removed. A
flat bar may be welded to the winch as a
replacement.
Prior to removing parts from your vehicle fit the
winch into the mount.
Place fairlead extension onto the mount and bolt into place.
Remove winch electrics prior to fitting (make a note of wiring positions for the motor and refer to winch manual) Fit your
winch into the mount
Remove the front grill from the vehicle. Refer to Owner Handbook.
Press the 4 top clips and pull forwards
Release the 2 lower clips and pull the grill forwards
Remove headlights by lifting the 2 clips to align the hole with the pin.
When both clips are released pull the light forward and unplug the electrical connector.
Remove the screws on the wheel arch flares on both sides.
Remove the plastic panel.
Remove the screws along the top of the bumper and the 4 bolts from underneath, then remove the end screws. Be
careful not to break these.
Gently pull the flare away and undo the remaining bolts on both sides of the bumper. Then push the
clips back on either side to completely remove the bumper from the vehicle.
Remove the 2 bolts that secure the washer bottle and remove the air control unit by pushing in an
upwards motion.
Remove the 8 bolts from the inner bumper reinforcement and take it off the chassis.
Instructions
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Fitting Instructions From

Remove the Air temperature sensor by unscrewing the 2 screws under the engine bay, reposition this. Use
assistance to lift the winch mount containing the winch into place so it may be bolted to the chassis. If the
chassis has 8mm captive nuts drill out and replace with M10 plates supplied
When mount is in position measure and scribe the grill so it may be trimmed precisely to the fairlead. On the
nearside two outer M10 bolts fit the retaining plate for the washer bottle.
on the two offside outer bolts fit the plate for the winch electrics and air control unit.
Tighten the 8 bolts when mount is in correct position.
Replace winch electrics (refer to your prior notes or winch user manual) You may need extended cables.
N.B The use of plasma/synthetic
rope is recommended
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