Quadratec 12226.3011 User manual

Installation Manual: for 2018-Current Wrangler JL
#12226.3011
Quadratec®Tailgate Spare
Tire Relocation Bracket
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. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS WITH PRODUCT &
VEHICLE OWNERS MANUAL.
PLEASE CONSULT YOUR VEHICLE'S OWNER MANUAL FOR THE MAXIMUM
SPARE TIRE WEIGHT YOUR VEHICLE IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT. IF YOU
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT, THEN ADDITIONAL SUPPORT BELOW THE
SPARE TIRE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED.
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.
INSPECT BUMPER AND HITCH BEFORE USE.

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Before You Begin Installation:
Congratulations on your purchase of
the Quadratec Tailgate Spare Tire
Relocation Bracket for '18+ JL. This
custom t relocation bracket 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. Regarding Winch
safety: Always consult the instructions
and operations manuals that came with
your winch.
Thank you again for your purchase
and let’s start the installation process.
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.
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 Winch Mounting Plate is intended
to enhance the utility and enjoyment of
your off road capable vehicle. Before
installation, please take a moment to
review the following safety information
and installation instructions.
Important safety information is
generally preceded by one of three
signal words indicating the relative
risk of injury.
The signal words mean:
READ ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND ALWYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN
WORKING WITH TOOLS.
FOLLOW FACTORY OWNERS MANUAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TAILGATE
LOAD CAPACITY AT ALL TIMES.
AFTER INSTALLATION, CHECK AND RETORQUE ALL FASTENERS ON THE RACK
ASSEMBLY.

KIT CONTENT LIST:
A. Relocation Bracket Qty 1
B. Upper Spacer 1 Qty 2
C. Lower Spacer 1 Qty 2
D. Upper Spacer Qty 2
E. Lower Spacer Qty 2
F. M8 x 1.25 x 50 Hex Screw (8.8grade) Qty 16
G. M8 Curved Washer Qty 16
H. M8 x 1.25 Hex Nut Qty 8
REQUIRED TOOLS:
Safety Glasses
13mm Sockets
T30 Torx Bit
Cable Ties
Side Cutting/Diagonal Pliers
Torque Wrench
A.
M8 Curved Washer (X16)
G.
M8 x 1.25 Hex Screw (X16)
F. H.
M8 x 1.25 Hex Nut (X8)
3
B.
C.
D. D. B.
C.
E.
E.

Relocation Bracket Installation:
FIG 1
Put on safety glasses. Start by removing
the rear camera cover using a t30 torx
bit, and remove the spare tire using a
21mm socket.
Using a 13mm socket, remove the (8)
13mm M8 bolts holding the tire carrier
on. [FIG 2]
To help hold the spare tire carrier, you
can use cable ties to hold it to the door
handle. [FIG 3]
FIG 2 FIG 3
FIG 4a
4
Using the Side Cutting/Diagonal Pliers,
trim the rear vents to have clearance for
the relocation brackets to t.
[FIGs 4a & 4b]
FIG 4b
BEFORE BEGINNING
INSTALLATION, THE
VEHICLE MUST BE PARKED ON A HARD AND
LEVEL SURFACE, WITH THE TRANSMISSION
IN PARK (6TH GEAR FOR A MANUAL
TRANSMISSION), THE PARKING/EMERGENCY
BRAKE ON AND THE EINGINE OFF.

A
B
D
STEP A
STEP B
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Relocation Bracket Installation:
FIG 5 FIG 6
Install a curved washer on 2 bolts *Note
the direction of the washer. [FIG 5]
Start with Bracket (A) and Spacers (B)
and (D). [Step A]
Insert the 2 bolts through the front side
through all 3 brackets to hold together
[FIG 6] Step B.
Then insert 2 bolts without washers
from the back side through (A) and (B)
aligning the heads with the hex pattern
in (B).
FIG 7 FIG 8
Start the 2 bolts in the tailgate so it
holds the plate on the Jeep but do not
tighten at this time. [FIG 7]
Repeat Steps 4 and 5 on the left side,
again do not tighten at this time. [FIG 8]

Relocation Bracket Installation:
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Gently hold the bottom of Bracket (A)
and repeat Steps 4 and 5 with Spacers
(C) and (E) for the lower right and left
sides, again do not tighten at this time.
[FIGS 9 & 10]
FIG 9 FIG 10
A
CE
FIG 11 FIG 12
Thread in the 4 lower bolts, make sure
the upper bolts are aligned in the rear
plate before snugging bolts.
[FIGS 11 & 12]
Tighten the 8 bolts to 13ft lbs.
FIG 13
Making sure to carefully align the 8
bolts with your factory tire carrier,
you can now slide it over the 8 bolts.
Make sure the bolts are pulled all the
way through and are aligned in the
hex pattern in Spacers (B) and (C) (you
should not be able to twist the bolts if
they are installed properly). [FIG 13]
C
E

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Relocation Bracket Installation:
Thread on the 8 nuts and curved
washers and tighten to 13ft lbs.
Reinstall the spare tire and camera
cover and you are done installing
your Quadratec Tailgate Spare Tire
Relocation Bracket.
BE SURE TO TIGHTEN ALL NUTS AND BOLTS TO THE RECOMMENDED
TORQUE VALUES.

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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
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 Quadratec 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 Quadratec branded accessories
rst 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,
except to the extent prohibited by applicable
law in which case any implied warranty of
merchantability or tness 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 accessory is within the terms
of this LimitedWarranty 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.
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Your Quadratec Limited Warranty does not
cover products or parts Quadratec determines
to have been damaged by or
subjected to: (a.) installation damage,
alteration, modication, 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.
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The exclusive remedy provided hereunder
shall, upon Quadratec inspection and at
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consideration should rst contact Quadratec to
obtain a RGA number (610-701-3336). All labor,
removal, shipping and installation costs are
customer’s responsibility.
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of how long an implied warranty lasts and /
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