Quadratec 12057.014 Series User manual

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Quadratec®QRC
Front Bumpers
Installation Manual for ’18 - Current Wrangler JL Vehicles
#12057.014X
Bumper With Brush Guard
Bumper with Brush Guard
Stubby Bumper
Stubby Bumper
TO REDUCE RI K OF ERIOU INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
READ ALL AFETY ME AGE AND UNDER TAND ALL
IN TRUCTION AND PROCEDURE NOTICES BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO IN TALL OR U E THI PRODUCT.
MOUNT WINCH U ING ONLY APPROVED MOUNTING PLATE.
BUMPER/WINCH PLATE NOT INTENDED FOR WINCHE IN EX-
CE OF 10000LB . LOAD LIMIT FOR YOUR BUMPER/WINCH
MAY BE LE DEPENDING ON CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLE
AND ATTACHMENT . FOLLOW ALL IN TRUCTION , LIMITATION
& WARNING WITH YOUR VEHICLE, THI PRODUCT, YOUR
WINCH AND AFE WINCHING PRACTICE UPPLEMENT.
RI K OF EYE INJURY! AFETY GLA E MU T BE WORN AT
ALL TIME WHILE IN TALLING OR MAINTAINING THI PRODUCT.
TORQUE AND RECHECK FA TENER AFTER 250 MILE AND
FREQUENTLY THEREAFTER. IN PECT BUMPER, WINCH AND
MOUNT BEFORE U E. DO NOT U E IF DAMAGED.
CHECK TATE AND LOCAL HIGHWAY AFETY LAW REGARDING
PERMITTED BUMPER TYPE AND HEIGHT .
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READ A SAFETY MESSAGES AND A WAYS WEAR
SAFETY G ASSES WHEN WORKING WITH TOO S.
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. You CAN be KI ED or SERIOUS Y HURT if you don’t
follow instructions.
a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. You CAN be moderately HURT and also may suffer
property damage 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 Quadratec®
product or other property may result if you don’t follow instructions.
A Few Words About Product Safety:
Your Quadratec®QRC Front Bumper is
intended to enhance the utility and en-
joyment of your off road capable vehicle.
Before installation, please review the fol-
lowing safety information and installa-
tion recommendations.
Throughout these instructions impor-
tant safety information is generally
preceded by one of three signal words
indicating the relative risk of injury,
property damage or adverse conse-
quence. The signal words mean:
Before You Begin Installation:
Congratulations on your purchase of
Quadratec®QRC Front Bumper for your
Jeep® Wrangler. This custom fit front
Bumper has been designed for long life
and a great look. Though constructed of
only the finest materials, this bumper
must be maintained to keep its look
while performing under the toughest
conditions. Please see page 10 for impor-
tant care & maintenance tips to keep
your bumper looking like new. 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.
AS YOU UNPACK YOUR FRONT BUMPER, BE CAREFU NOT TO
SCRATCH THE FINISH WITH A KNIFE OR RAZOR. WE SUGGEST
P ACING THE UNPACKED BUMPER BACK INTO THE ORIGINA BOX
SO IT DOES NOT GET SCRATCHED BEFORE THE INSTA ATION BEGINS.
THIS BUMPER HAS A CUT-OUT FOR A VEHIC E RECOVERY WINCH.
THE BUMPER FEATURES AN INTEGRATED WINCH MOUNTING P ATE.
WE DED FRONT BUMPERS ARE HEAVY AND WE STRONG Y SUGGEST
THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AB E-BODIED ASSISTANT DURING IFTING
AND INSTA ATION OF YOUR BUMPER.
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THE MAJORITY OF THE INSTALLATION HAS TO DO WITH ADAPTING THE
ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT FOG LIGHTS AND WIRING TO THE NEW BUMPER.
THE PROCEEDURE VARIES DEPENDING ON THE TRIM LEVEL OF YOUR JL
CHASSIS WRANGLER (SPORT VS. SAHARA OR RUBCION.
PARTS LIST:
A) RC Front Bumper TY 1
B) 12 x 35mm Hex Bolts TY 4
C) 12mm Flat Washers TY 8
D) 12mm Lock Washers TY 4
E) 12mm Nylock Nuts TY 4
F) 4 x 16mm Button Head Screws TY 12
G) 4mm Flat Washers TY 20
H) 4mm Nuts TY 8
I) 2.5mm Hex Key TY 1
J) Fog Lamp Brackets TY 2
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Safety Glasses
13, 16, & 18mm deep Sockets
19mm Socket
Extension & Ratchet
7mm & 5/16” Sockets & Rachet
7mm Box End Wrench
T-20 Torx Driver
Flat Blade Screwdriver
Forked Clip/Trim Removal Tool
Torque Wrench (ft lbs)
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QRC Front Bumper Parts & Too s:
Bumper With Brush GuardStubby Bumper
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QRC JL Front Bumper Installation Prep:
Put on saf ty glass s. Start by r moving
th factory splash guard. R mov th 8
plastic push riv ts on th und rsid of
th bump r. (FIG1)
R mov th two scr ws on th und r-
sid using a 5/16” sock t. (FIG2) R -
mov th splash guard. Not : This will
not b r us d with your QRC bump r.
R mov th two bolts holding on th
Original Equipm nt cross shi ld using a
16mm sock t. R mov th cross shi ld
by lifting upward and out. Not : This
will not b r us d with your QRC
bump r. (FIG3)
Locat th fram guard plastic r tain rs
on ith r sid . (FIG4)
R mov th plastic r tain rs using
a small flat blad scr wdriv r. (FIG5)
FIG1 FIG2
FIG3
FIG4
FIG5
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QRC J Front Bumper Installation Prep:
Using a 18mm deep socket remove the
(8) bumper retaining nuts. There are 2
on the inside and outside of each frame
rail. (FIG6)
Lastly disconnect the fog light wiring
harness plug so the bumper can be
removed. (FIG7) Carefully remove the
bumper from the frame rails.
For Wrangler Sport odel Vehicles:
Locate the 7 screws on either side hold-
ing the splash shields to bumper and
remove using a 7mm socket. (FIG8)
Disconnect the factory wiring harness
from the bumper mounted fog lights.
(FIG9)
Locate the 4 bolts holding the metal sub
structure to bumper fascia and remove
using a 13mm socket. (FIG10)
FIG6 FIG7
FIG8
FIG9
Foglight Harness Removal from Original Bumper (Sport Model)
FIG10
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Locate the (8) nuts holdin the metal
sub structure to bumper fascia and
remove usin a 13mm deep socket.
(FIGS 15A & 15B)
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Now you will be able to access the fo
li ht wirin harness. Remove harness
usin a trim removal tool and set aside
for re use. (FIG11)
Remove the 3 screws retainin the fo
lamps to bumper fascia usin a T-20
driver and set aside for re use. (FIG12)
FIG11 FIG12
Foglight Harness Removal from Original Bumper (Sport Model)
Foglight Harness Removal from Original Bumper (Sahara & Rubicon Models)
Locate the (6) plastic fasteners on either
side holdin the splash shields to
bumper and remove usin a flat
blade screwdriver. (FIG13)
Disconnect the factory wirin harness
from the bumper mounted fo li hts.
(FIG14)
FIG13
FIG14
FIG15A FIG15B
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Foglight Harness Removal from Original Bumper (Sahara & Rubicon Models)
Remove the two fog light wiring harness
retainers from metal sub structure using
a trim removal tool. (FIG16)
Locate the six plastic fasteners holding
the frame guard to bumper and remove
using a flat blade screwdriver. (FIG17)
FIG16 FIG17
Locate the (24) screws holding bumper
halves together and remove using a
7mm socket. (FIG18) Note: Several not
shown in this Figure.
Separate bumper halves and turn over
to access the fog light wiring harness.
Remove harness using a trim removal
tool set aside for re-use. (FIG19)
FIG18 FIG19
Finally, Remove the four screws
retaining the fog lamps to bumper fascia
using a 7mm socket and set aside for
re-use. (FIG20)
FIG20
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Fog ight Installation on QRC Bumpers: Sport Model Vehicles
FIG21 shows the bumper mounting
configuration for your fog lamps.
You will be using three holes just as the
factory original did.
Hold fog lamp in place and loosely
attach to bumper with two 4mm button
head screws and two washers using
the provided 2.5mm hex key. (FIG22)
Lastly, from the backside loosely install
the final 4mm button head screw with
a washer on both sides and secure
with 4mm nut using the provided
2.5mm hex key and a 7mm socket.
(FIG23)
Tighten all fasteners once the fog lamp
is in position. Please repeat steps on
the opposite side.
FIG21 FIG22
FIG23
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Fog ight Installation on QRC Bumpers: Sahara & Rubicon Vehicles
QRC Front Bumper: Install on Vehicle
Loosely attach the supplied fog lamp
bracket to bumper with two 4mm but-
ton head screws and two washers using
the provided 2.5mm hex key. (FIG24)
Next, Hold fog lamp in place and attach
to bumper with four 4mm button head
screws, washers on both sides and then
secure with a 4mm nut using the
provided 2.5mm hex key and a 7mm
wrench. The top most outer screw will
come in from the backside as shown.
(FIG25). Finally, tighten all fasteners
once fog lamp is in position.
Repeat steps on the opposite side.
FIG24 FIG25
Secure the bumper to the outside of
frame with (4) (two on each side) 12mm
bolts, lock washers and flat washers
using a 18mm socket and ratchet.
Torque the bolts to 66ft pounds. (FIG26)
On the inside of frame secure bumper
with four 12mm washers and nylock
nuts using a 19mm socket and ratchet.
Torque the bolts to 66ft pounds. (FIG27)
FIG26 FIG27
With the help of a friend lift the bumper
into place on the frame of the Jeep.
WE DED FRONT BUMPERS ARE HEAVY AND WE STRONG Y SUGGEST
THE ASSISTANCE OF AN AB E-BODIED ASSISTANT DURING IFTING
AND INSTA ATION OF YOUR BUMPER.
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QRC Front Bumper: Install on Vehicle
Install the fog lamp harness as shown.
Connect to body side connector until
you hear a “click”. (FIG28)
Route the wiring harness over passenger
side frame rail and down under winch
plate to drivers side fog lamp as shown.
(FIG29) Cable ties may be necessary to
secure harness if there is extra slack.
You many now install your Winch and
fairlead into the bumper according to
your winch installation instructions.
Note: It may be necessary to trim the
corner of frame horn as outlined in
FIG30 for winch motor clearance.
FIG28
FIG30
FIG29
Your Bumper has been designed and
manufactured to provide years of use.
However, like any product, general
maintenance is required to keep it
looking new.
Since the bumper is located on the front
of the vehicle, it is subject to potential
rock chips and other debris potentially
causing portions of the paint to chip off.
We recommend using a textured or gloss
black spray paint sprayed on a piece of
cardboard and Q-Tip to gently fill in
these chips. This will prevent any rust
from forming. On all bumpers there is a
chance of some surface rust showing
over time due to metal particles being
embedded in the paint. This surface rust
is easily removed by a non-abrasive
cleaner/ polish and a soft bristle brush
(not a metal brush!).
For bumpers with a textured finish,
wash only with soapy water and avoid
other waxes and polishes.
Bumper Care:
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Final Results:
Shown ins alled wi h he Quadra ec Q-Performance
S eal h Winch (sold separa ely)
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Quadratec® Exclusive
Three Year Limited Warranty
Your Quadratec®branded accessories are
covered by the following Limited Warranty
provided exclusively by Quadratec, Inc., 1028
Saunders Lane, West Chester PA 19380.
This Limited Warranty is the only warranty
made in connection with your purchase.
Quadratec neither assumes nor authorizes any
vendor, retailer or other person or entity to as-
sume for it any other obligation or liability in
connection with this product or Limited War-
ranty. This Limited Warranty does not apply
and is not cumulative to any accessory or part
distributed by Quadratec for which the anu-
facturer provides a separate written warranty.
What is Covered: Subject to the terms, exclu-
sions and limitations herein and with respect
only to Quadratec branded accessories first sold
in the United States, Quadratec warrants to the
initial retail purchaser only that your
Quadratec 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 Quadratec accessory is installed or
other transfer third persons.
All other warranties are hereby disclaimed, ex-
cept to the extent prohibited by applicable law
in which case any implied warranty of mer-
chantability or fitness for a particular purpose
on this product is limited to 3 year from date of
initial retail sale. Quadratec reserves the rights
to: (a.) require invoice or other proof your ac-
cessory 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 Quadratec Limited Warranty does not
cover products or parts Quadratec determines
to have been damaged by or subjected to:
(a.) installation damage, alteration, modifica-
tion, combination with other parts, failure to
maintain or improper repair or service, (b.) nor-
mal 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 Quadratec inspection and at Quadratec’s
option, be either repair or replacement of prod-
uct or parts (new or refurbished) covered under
this Limited Warranty. Customers requesting
warranty consideration should first contact
Quadratec 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, nei-
ther Quadratec nor any independent Quadratec
distributor/licensee are responsible for any time
loss, rental costs, or for any incidental, conse-
quential, 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/replace-
ment 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 war-
ranty 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.
©Quadratec, Inc. 2018. All Rights Reserved.
10.18.18
LTR Version
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