RCI 19+ Ford Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate User manual

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RCI 19+ Ford Ranger FUEL TANK SKID PLATE INSTALLATION
GUIDE
**This install guide is applicable to our Ford Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate ONLY**
INSTALLATION STEPS:
1) Begin by unpacking and removing all components and hardware. Please verify that all
hardware, components, and mounting components are present. Please reference your
original order invoice and verify all items are accounted for.
INSTALLATION STEPS FOR VEHICLES WITH THE FX4 OFFROAD
PACKAGE:
2) Remove the four(4) M8 nuts securing the factory plastic fuel tank “skid plate” to the
factory fuel tank straps. Remove the factory plastic fuel tank “skid plate”.

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3) Lift the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate up to the factory fuel tank straps. Align the
factory fuel tank strap studs with the mounting holes on the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid
Plate. Loosely secure the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate to the factory fuel tank strap
studs with either the factory hardware or the included M8 nuts and washers.
a. Match the orientation shown with the flanges facing up towards the vehicle and
the open end of the skid plate facing the rear of the vehicle.
4) With the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate loosely secured, adjust the skid plate so that
it is centered with respect to the fuel tank. Ensure that the skid plate effectively clears
the vehicle chassis and rear brake lines.
5) Tighten all hardware to finish securing the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate to the
factory fuel tank straps.
a. Torque all hardware to match Ford’s recommendations.
6) Congratulations! Installation of your new RCI Ford Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate is now
complete!

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INSTALLATION STEPS FOR VEHICLES WITHOUT THE FX4 OFFROAD
PACKAGE:
2) Secure the fuel tank to the vehicle with the use of several ratchet straps or hold in place
with floor jack.
3) Remove the two bolts securing the fuel tank straps to the vehicle. Both bolts are located
on the driver side of the fuel tank. One bolt per fuel tank strap.
a.
b.
Front Fuel Strap
mounting bolt location
Rear Fuel Strap
mounting bolt location

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4) Swing the fuel tank strap towards the passenger side of the vehicle while lifting
upwards to remove each of the straps.
5) Replace the factory fuel tank straps with the provided (if optioned) fuel tank straps with
skid plate mounting studs.
a. To install the replacement straps, hook the passenger side of the strap on the
vehicle mounting point, swing towards the driver side of the vehicle towards the
fuel tank, and reinstall the bolts to secure the straps. Torque the bolts to match
Ford’s recommendations.
b. With the fuel tank successfully secured to the vehicle with the replacement
straps, the ratchet straps or floor jack can now be removed.
6) Lift the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate up to the fuel tank straps. Align the fuel tank
strap studs with the mounting holes on the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate. Loosely
secure the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate to the factory fuel tank strap studs with
either the factory hardware or the included M8 nuts and washers.
a. Match the orientation shown with the flanges facing up towards the vehicle and
the open end of the skid plate facing the rear of the vehicle.
7) With the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate loosely secured, adjust the skid plate so that
it is centered with respect to the fuel tank. Ensure that the skid plate effectively clears
the vehicle chassis and rear brake lines.
8) Tighten all hardware to finish securing the RCI Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate to the
factory fuel tank straps.
a. Torque all hardware to match Ford’s recommendations.
9) Congratulations! Installation of your new RCI Ford Ranger Fuel Tank Skid Plate is now
complete!

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