INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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2007-2018 WRANGLER JK FULL WIDTH REAR BUMPER (FITS 5297 CARRIER)
PART #JK-2965
PARTS LIST:
1 Rear Bumper 4 14mm x 28mm x 3mm Flat Washers
2 Bumper Fill Panels 4 14mm Lock Washers
2 14-1.75mm Double Nut Plate 4 6-1.0mm x 20mm Button Head Combo Bolts
4 14-1.75mm x 40mm Hex Bolts 4 6-1.0mm Flange Nuts
1 4mm Wrench
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
WARNING: ALLOW TIME FOR THE MUFFLER TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING REAR BUMPER.
1. Start installation from under the rear bumper. Remove the hardware attaching the center of the
bumper to the crossmember, (Figure 1). NOTE: Assistance is recommended to hold the
bumper in place as hardware is removed. Next, remove the hardware attaching the outer
bumper end to the end of the bracket, (Figure 2). Repeat to release the passenger/right side
of the bumper. With assistance, remove the bumper from the end of the frame, (Figure 3).
2. Locate and remove the (2) hex bolts attaching the driver/left outer support bracket running
from the side of the frame to the outer end of the bumper, (Figure 3). Also remove the tow
hook from the driver/left side of the frame, (Figure 3). Repeat this Step to remove the outer
support bracket from the passenger/right side of the vehicle.
3. Optional light or Block Off Plate installation, (light sold separately).
a. Attach light to mounting tab on back of driver/left side of the Bumper, (Figure 4). NOTE:
It may be easier to install lights before attaching Bumper to vehicle.
b. If light will not be installed at this time, attach the included Block Off Plate to the tabs on
the back of the Bumper with the included (2) 6mm x 20mm Button Head Combo Bolts
and (2) 6mm Flange Nuts, (Figure 4).
c. Repeat the appropriate previous Step on the passenger/right side of the Bumper.
4. Bumper is compatible with Swing Tire Mount, (available separately). Follow the instructions
included with the Tire Mount to attach the Spindle for the Swing Tire Mount to the back of the
Bumper at this time.
(2) 14mm Double Nut Plates
(2) Block Off Plates
