Rugged Ridge 11546.23 User manual

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Step 1. Remove spare tire and third brake light from the factory spare tire
mount. Remove your factory spare tire mount from the rear tailgate.
Mark the upper portion of the mount to be trimmed. Only trim the
area of the mount that extends upward. Do not cut into the base of
the tire carrier.
Step 2. Once the upper portion of the spare tire mount has been trimmed, you
will need to smooth the cuto portion and apply a couple of coats of
black paint to prevent corrosion.
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
Third Brake Light Extension JK
11546.23
Step 3A. Mounting third brake light extension with factory spare tire mount.
Mount the third brake light extension using (8) M8 hex bolts, lock
washers, and at washers behind the upper portion of the spare tire
mount. Use the supplied spacers between the lower portion of the
tire carrier and tailgate.
Contents: Third brake light extension (1)
Phillips head screws, long (2)
Phillips head screws, Short (2)
M8 x 30mm Hex bolts (8)
M8 Lock washer (8)
M8 Flat washers (8)
M6 Flat Washers (4)
Notice: Eye and ear protection is required when trimming. Use caution when
cutting alloy materials with power tools. Large sparks and ashing
may occur.
This Rugged Ridge Third Brake Light Extension kit is designed to be used either with or without the factory
spare tire mount. For use with the factory spare tire mount start with step 1. For use with an aftermarket tire
carrier start with step 3.

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Step 4. Mount the third brake light into the upper portion of the extension
using the supplied phillips head screws and small washers. The longer
screws are used on top.
Step 3A. Mount the third brake light extension without factory spare tire
mount.
Third Brake Light Extension JK
11546.23
When using the third brake light extension, you will only use (4) of
the M8 hex bolts, at washers, lock washers to attach the extension.
Mount extension in the upper (4) mounting holes on the tailgate.
Step 5. Adjust the extension up or down using the multiple position mounting
holes. When adjusting the height, be sure to use all four bolts. Route
the brake light wire back to the tailgate and re-connect.