ECO-SERIES FRONT WINCH BUMPER
2015-2016 SILVERADO 2500/3500
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3. Release the rubber air deflector from the back of the bumper, if equipped, and remove it from
vehicle. Next, remove the hardware at each end of the bumper attaching the bumper supports
to each side of the frame, (Figure 2).
4. Place blocks or jack stands under the front bumper to support it during mounting bolt removal.
Once the bumper has been supported, remove the lower bumper bolts attaching the inner
bumper bracket to the frame bracket. Next, from above the bumper, remove the (2) bumper
bolts from each side, (Figure 3).WARNING! Assistance is required to hold the bumper in
place during bolt removal to prevent the bumper from falling. Remove the bumper assembly.
5. Remove the factory bumper brackets from the ends of frame, (Figure 4). Save the (8) hex
bolts for reuse. Remove both tow hooks, (Figure 5). NOTE: Tow hooks cannot be reinstalled.
6. Select the Winch Plate/Bracket assembly. Reuse the (8) factory bumper bracket bolts to attach
the Winch Tray assembly to the ends of the frame, (Figures 6 & 7). Snug but do not fully
tighten hardware at this time.
7. Next, select (1) Inner and (1) outer lower support bracket. Attach the Support Brackets to the
bottom mounting holes in the mounting plate on the Winch Tray with (2) 12mm x 35mm Hex
Bolts, (4) 12mm Flat Washers, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 8).
Do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
8. Line up the holes in the Support Brackets with the hole through the frame for the tow hook bolt.
Insert (1) 12mm x 130mm Long Hex Bolt with (1) 12mm Flat Washer through the outer support
bracket, the frame and inner support bracket. Secure the Brackets to the frame with (1) 12mm
Flat Washer, (1) 12mm Lock Washer and (1) 12mm Hex Nut, (Figures 8—10). Snug but do
not fully tighten hardware at this time.
9. Repeat Steps 7 & 8 to install the passenger side Inner and Outer Support Brackets.
10.If installing winch, (not included), attach the winch to the Winch Tray at this time. Winch must
be installed before Bumper is placed in position against Brackets. NOTE: It also may be easier
to attach winch cable guide to Bumper assembly at this time. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions to properly attach the winch to the vehicle’s electrical system.
11.Optional Center LED light installation, (sold separately). NOTE: Light must be installed in
Bumper before Bumper Assembly is attached to the Winch Tray and Brackets. IMPORTANT:
Clearance between the bar style LED light and the winch and/or winch tray must be
determined before installing Bumper assembly.
a. Select the L/R “L” Brackets, (Figure11). NOTE: “L” Brackets are offset for universal fitment
for most LED bar style lights. Attach the LED light assembly to the “L” Brackets with the
included (2) 8mm x 16mm Hex Bolts, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2) 8mm Flat Washers,
(Figure 11). Do not fully tighten hardware at this time. NOTE: “L” Brackets may require
modification for hardware larger than 8mm or use brackets supplied with light if possible.
b. Attach the light and brackets to the top of the (2) tabs on the back of the Bumper with the
included 8mm x 25mm Hex Bolts, (4) 8mm Flat Washers, (2) 8mm Lock Washers and (2)
8mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 11). Adjust light position and tighten hardware.
c. Follow light manufacturer’s instructions to wire the light to the vehicle’s electrical system
once Bumper has been fully installed.
12.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 12).
NOTE: Screens must be removed before Bumper is installed.
b. Follow the light manufacturer’s instructions to attach each light to slot in the top of the light
opening. NOTE: On two light systems, attach the flood light to the outer slot and the spot
light to the inner slot.
c. Repeat the above steps for passenger side light installation.
