Body Armor 4x4 FD-2962 User manual

ECO-SERIES REAR BUMPER
2015-2016 FORD F150
(accommodated factory hitch receiver)
PART # FD-2962
Body Armor 4x4
272 Corporate Terrace St.
Corona, CA 92879
951-808-0750
Customer Service hours:
M-TH: 7:30am to 4:30 PM Pacific Time
Friday: 8 AM –Noon Pacific Time

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PARTS LIST:
1
LD1 Rear Bumper Assembly
2
10mm x 35mm Double Bolt Plates
1
Driver/left Mounting Bracket
4
10mm x 30mm x 2.5mm Flat Washers
1
Passenger/right Mounting Bracket
4
10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
2
Plastic Plugs for license plate mount
8
4mm x 10mm Button Head Bolts
4
Sensor Hole Plugs
1
2.5mm Wrench
2
14mm Plastic Retainers
1
4mm Wrench
4
10mm Plastic Retainers
10
Nylon Wire Ties
PROCEDURE:
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS
RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
IMPORTANT: OEM BUMPER REINFORCEMENT USED WITH “STANDARD” TOW PACKAGE
WITHOUT RECEIVER HITCH CANNOT BE REINSTALLED. OE INTEGRATED “HD”HITCH, “MAX
DUTY” HITCH AND MOST AFTERMARKET RECEIVER HITCHES REQUIRED FOR TOWING.
1. Remove the license plate from the bumper, (Figure 1). Next, unplug the license plate lights,
trailer plug and sensors, (if equipped). Release the wiring harness from the clips attached to
the back of the bumper. Move all wiring harnesses away from bumper. NOTE: Bumper is
designed to be compatible with larger 7-wire universal trailer harness plug only.
2. Place blocks or jack stands under the bumper to support it during mounting bolt removal. Once
the bumper has been safely supported, remove the factory hardware attaching the bumper to
the end of the frame and remove the bumper assembly, (Figures 3A, 3B & 4).WARNING!
Assistance is required to hold the bumper in place during hardware removal to prevent bumper
from falling.
3. Remove sensors, (if equipped), from bumper. Next, release the clips holding the license plate
lights in place and remove the lights, (Figure 2). Release the clips securing the trailer plug and
remove the plug.
4. Optional LED light installation at ends of bumper (sold separately).
a. Insert light into opening and up to mounting slots. Check for clearance between front and
back of light. If necessary, remove the screens from the back of the openings, (Figure 5).
IMPORTANT: Screens must be removed before Bumper is installed.
b. Follow the light manufacturer’s instructions to attach each light to slot in the opening.
(2) Plastic Plugs
for License Plate
Driver/left Frame Bracket (not
used with integrated hitch)
(4) Sensor Plugs
Passenger/right
Frame Bracket
(not used with
integrated hitch)
(2) 10mm Plastic Retainers
(2) 14mm Plastic
Retainers
(2) 10mm Double
Bolt Plates

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c. Repeat the above steps for remaining light installation.
d. Follow light manufacturer’s instructions for adjustment and to properly wire the light to the
vehicle electrical system after Bumper installation.
5. Reinstall the license plate lights and trailer plug, (Figure 6). NOTE: Use a flat blade
screwdriver to carefully pry the metal clips on the plug out to grab the edge of the opening.
6. NOTE: Depending on tow package, it may be necessary or easier to install sensors, (if
equipped), before installing the Bumper.
Models without bumper sensors:
a. Select the included (4) Rubber Plugs.
b. From behind bumper, push plugs into sensor mounting holes, (Figure 7).
Models with bumper mounted sensors:
a. Push the sensor into the mounting socket in the back of the bumper.
b. Secure each sensor to the socket with (2) 4mm x 10mm Button Head Screws, (Figure
7). IMPORTANT: Sensors fit snug in sockets. The 4mm Screws are used to apply slight
pressure to lock the sensors in place. Tighten both screws evenly until they touch the
sensor body only. Do not overtighten screws or damage to sensors will result.
7. Use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry the star washers off of the bolt plates used to attach
the factory bumper to the frame, (Figure 8). NOTE: “HD” tow package models use a triple bolt
plate, “Standard” and “Max Duty”equipped models use a double bolt plate.
8. Determine towing package supplied with vehicle:
Models with “standard tow package” without HD receiver below bumper and models
with “Max Duty” frame mounted receiver hitch below bumper.
a. Insert the factory bolt plate into the passenger/right Mounting Bracket. Thread (1) 14mm
Plastic Retainer onto the bolt plate to hold it in position, (Figure 9).
b. Select (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer. Insert the Double
Bolt Plate into and through the back of the mounting tab on the LD1 Bumper, (Figure
10). Thread the Retainer down onto the Bolt Plate to help hold it in position.
c. Attach the passenger/right Mounting Bracket assembly to the 10mm Double Bolt Plate
with (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figures 11 & 12). Snug
but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
d. Repeat the previous Steps to install the driver side bolt plate and Bracket assembly.
e. With assistance, hold the LD1 Bumper assembly up to the ends of the frame.
Temporarily support the weight of the Bumper. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or
damage to the vehicle, do not proceed until the bumper is fully and safely supported.
Reuse the factory hex nuts to attach the LD1 Bumper Brackets with bolt plates to the
frame, (Figures 13 & 14). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
f. Skip to Step 9.
Models with “HD” tow package with integrated receiver hitch into bumper and
brackets.
a. Remove integrated receiver hitch and bracket assembly from back of bumper.
b. Use factory hardware to reinstall receiver/bumper bracket assembly to mounts on ends
of frame, (Figure 15). Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
c. Select (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer. Insert the Double
Bolt Plate into and through the back of the mounting tab on the bumper, (Figure 16).
Thread the Retainer down onto the Bolt Plate to help hold it in position. Repeat to attach
the driver side 10mm Double Bolt Plate.
d. With assistance, attach the Bumper assembly to the receiver/bumper bracket assembly
with (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts, (Figure 16). Temporarily
support the weight of the Bumper. WARNING: To avoid possible injury or damage to

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the vehicle, do not proceed until the bumper is fully and safely supported. Snug but do
not fully tighten hardware at this time. Skip to Step 9.
9. Level and adjust the bumper and fully tighten all hardware including the Mounting Bracket to
Bumper hardware.
10.Attach the wiring harness to the sensors, lights and trailer plug. Use the included Wire Ties to
secure the wiring harness to the bumper and frame as necessary.
11.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
12.Use the included (2) push-in plugs to attach the license plate to the Bumper, (Figure 17).
13.Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. Mild soap
may be used to clean the Bumper assembly.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 1) Unplug and remove 7-wire trailer plug
Remove the factory hex
nuts attaching bumper
assembly to frame
(Fig 3A) Note bumper with integrated receiver hitch
Rear
Rear
(Fig 2) Unplug license plate lights
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.

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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 5) Remove screens if necessary for
additional clearance around or access to lights
WARNING! Do not remove bumper bolts
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
(Fig 6) Use flat blade screwdriver to
carefully pry tab to hold light in place
(Fig 3B) Remove the factory hex nuts
attaching bumper assembly to frame. STD tow
package model pictured (no receiver hitch)
Rear
(Fig 4) Passenger side of frame
Rear
Rear

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IMPORTANT: Sensors fit snug in sockets.
The 4mm Screws are only used to apply
slight pressure to lock the sensors in place.
Tighten both screws evenly until they touch
the sensor body only. Do not overtighten
screws or damage to sensors will result.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
(Fig 7) Push sensor into mounting sleeve.
Use 4mm Screws to lock sensor in place.
(2) 4mm Screws
(Fig 9) Attach factory bolt plate to
passenger/right Mounting Bracket
14mm Plastic
Retainer
Factory double bolt late used on
models w/o receiver hitch and “max
tow” frame mounted receiver hitch
Factory triple bolt plate used
with “HD tow” package with
integrated receiver hitch
(Fig 10) Insert 10mm Double Bolt Plate into and
through back of mounting tab on back of Bumper
(Fig 8) Use flat blade screwdriver to
pry off lock washers from bolt plates
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
Rear
Rear

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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 11) Use 10mm Plastic Retainer to hold Bolt
Plate in position. Note OE triple bolt plate in place
10mm Plastic
Retainer
(Fig 12) Use 10mm Plastic Retainer to hold Bolt
Plate in position. Note OE double bolt plate in place
10mm Plastic
Retainer
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
(Fig 13) Attach Brackets to ends of frame with
factory hex nuts (triple bolt plate illustrated)
Reuse (3)
factory hex nuts
Reuse (2)
factory hex nuts
(Fig 14) Attach Brackets to ends of frame with
factory hex nuts (double bolt plate illustrated)
Rear
Rear
Rear
Rear

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Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Rear
(Fig 15) Reinstall integrated receiver hitch/bracket
assembly on models with “HD Towing” package
(Fig 16) Attach Bumper directly to
integrated hitch bracket (see Fig 13)
Complete Installation
(Fig 17) Push plastic plugs into holes for license plate
(2) 10mm Flat Washers
(2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts
WARNING! Do not crawl under bumper
unless the bumper is properly supported on
blocks or stands or the bumper may fall.