CARNIVORE 12056-1202 User manual

Skid Plate
Installation Manual:
For Ford Bronco '21 - UP
#12056-1202
PARTS & REQUIRED TOOLS
KIT CONTENT LIST:
Re-use Four Factory Bolts
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Safety Glasses
15MM Socket
Ratchet
AN AUXILLARY SKID PLATE ADDS EXTRA PROTECTION ON THE TRAIL, BUT IT CAN
NOT GUARANTEE AGAINST ALL POSSIBLE DAMAGE FROM LARGE OBJECTS YOU
MAY ENCOUNTER. ALWAYS DRIVE WITH RESPECT FOR OBJECTS AND TERRAIN THAT
COULD DAMAGE SENSITIVE PARTS OF THE VEHICLE.
NOTICE

A FEW WORDS ABOUT PRODUCT SAFETY:
Your Carnivore product is intended to enhance the utility and enjoyment of your off road capable vehicle. Follow safety
information and installation recommendations. Throughout these instructions is important safety information that
is generally preceded by one of three signal words indicating the relative risk of injury, property damage or adverse
consequence.
The signal words mean:
A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY. YOU CAN BE KILLED OR SERIOUSLY HURT IF YOU DON'T FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS.
CAREFUL ATTENTION IS REQUIRED TO THIS INSTRUCTION OR OPERATION BUT DOES
GENERALLY NOT RELATE TO PERSONAL INJURY. DAMAGE TO YOUR CARNIVORE
PRODUCT OR OTHER PROPERTY MAY RESULT IF YOU DON'T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN A MINOR OR
MODERATE INJURY. YOU CAN BE MODERATELY HURT AND ALSO MAY SUFFER PROPERTY
DAMAGE IF YOU DON'T FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION:
Congratulations on your purchase of Carnivore product for your Ford Bronco. This custom product has
been designed for protection, long life, and great looks. When unpacking, check to make sure all parts are included
and not damaged due to shipping. If any part is missing or broken, please call Customer Service at 800-745-6037
as soon as possible. Thank you again for your purchase and let’s start the installation process.
READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN WORKING
WITH TOOLS.
THIS PRODUCT IS INSTALLED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND REQUIRES ACCESS TO
THE UNDERSIDE. WE RECOMMEND USING A VEHICLE LIFT SUCH AS THOSE FOUND IN
MOST REPAIR SHOPS TO ACCESS THIS PART OF THE VEHICLE. ALWAYS USE CAUTION
WHEN WORKING UNDER YOUR VEHICLE.
WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE A HELPER NEARBY AS SOME OF THE STEPS
OUTLINED BELOW WILL BE MUCH EASIER WITH THE HELP OF ANOTHER SET OF HANDS.
WHILE INSTALLING SKID PLATES, VISUALLY SCAN FOR ANY INTERFERENCE WITH
DRIVETRAIN COMPONENTS AND/OR EXHAUST COMPONENTS AND THE SKID PLATE.
IF THERE IS ANY INTERFERENCE, ADJUST THE SKID PLATE ACCORDINGLY TO MAKE SURE
ALL COMPONENTS ARE NOT TOUCHING. FAILURE TO DO THIS STEP MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
TO THE VEHICLE.
TO REDUCE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND PROCEDURE
NOTICES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THIS PRODUCT.
RISK OF EYE INJURY! SAFETY GLASSES MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE INSTALLING
OR MAINTAINING THIS PRODUCT. TORQUE AND RECHECK FASTENERS AFTER 250 MILES
AND FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER. DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
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STEP 1 - REMOVING THE FACTORY SKID PLATE
Thread and install four factory M12 bolts with a 15mm socket. (Fig 3 & Fig 4) Note: there will be two factory bolts not
needed during installation.
Put on safety glasses. Remove six factory M12 bolts with a 15mm socket. (Fig 1) Remove the factory skid plate.
(Fig 2)
STEP 2 - SKID PLATE INSTALLATION
FIG 1 FIG 2
FIG 3 FIG 4
COMPLETE

Your Carnivore branded accessories are covered by the following Limited Warranty provided exclusively by
Carnivore, 1028 Saunders Lane, West Chester PA 19380.
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty made in connection with your purchase. Carnivore neither assumes nor
authorizes any vendor, retailer or other person or entity to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection
with this product or Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply and is not cumulative to any accessory or
part distributed by Carnivore for which the Manufacturer provides a separate written warranty.
What is Covered:
Subject to the terms, exclusions and limitations herein and with respect only to Carnivore branded accessories first
sold in the United States, Carnivore warrants to the initial retail purchaser only that your Carnivore accessory shall be
free of defects in material and workmanship: for a period of three (3) years from date of retail purchase.
This Limited Warranty is not assignable and shall terminate upon sale of the vehicle upon which the Carnivore
accessory is installed or other transfer to third persons.
All other warranties are hereby disclaimed, except to the extent prohibited by applicable law in which case any implied
warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited to three (3) years from date
of initial retail sale. Carnivore reserves the rights to: (a.) require invoice or other proof your accessory is within the
terms of this Limited Warranty as a condition of warranty service and, (b.) make future revisions to this product and
Limited Warranty without prior notice or obligation to upgrade your product.
What is Not Covered:
Your Carnivore Limited Warranty does not cover products or parts Carnivore determines to have been damaged by or
subjected to: (a.) installation damage, alteration, modification, combination with other parts, failure to maintain or
improper repair or service, (b.) normal wear & tear, cosmetic damage or damage from moisture or water immersion,
(c.) Acts of God, accidents, misuse, negligence, inadequate mounting or impact with vehicle(s), obstacles or other
aspects of the environment, (d.) theft, vandalism or other intentional damage.
Remedy Limited to Repair/Replacement:
The exclusive remedy provided hereunder shall, upon Carnivore inspection and at our option, be either repair or
replacement of product or parts (new or refurbished) covered under this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting
warranty consideration should first contact Carnivore to obtain a RGA number (610-701-3336). All labor, removal,
shipping and installation costs are customer’s responsibility.
Other Limitations - Exclusion of Damages - Your Rights Under State Law:
In consideration of the purchase price paid, neither Carnivore nor any independent Carnivore distributor/licensee are
responsible for any time loss, rental costs, or for any incidental, consequential, punitive or other damages you may
have or incur in connection with any part or product purchased. Your exclusive remedy hereunder for covered parts is
repair/replacement as described above.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
For example, some states do not allow limitations of how long an implied warranty lasts and /or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations and exclusions herein may not apply
to you.
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