TrailFX FX3018 User manual

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PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
Replacement Bumper
8
5×15×1.2mm Flat Washers
4
5×20mm Phillips Screws
4
5mm Hex Nuts
4
5mm Lock Washers
12
12×24×2.5mm Flat Washers
6
12×130mm Hex Bolts
6
12mm Hex Nuts
6
12mm Lock Washers
Replacement Front Bumper
Part No. FX3018
Fits: 2007-2013 GMC Sierra 1500
ASSISTANCE IS RECOMMENDED.
REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT.
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
DO NOT OVER TORQUE.STANDARD OPERATING LOAD FOR TIGHTEN
BODY MOUNT NUTS & BOLTS VARIES FROM
45
TO
65
FOOT POUND.
60-180 min
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POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL –LIMITED LIFETIME
POWDER COATED BLACK –3 YEARS
Cutting Not
Required
Drilling Not
Required

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INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.
Vehicle Preparation
1. Disconnect the factory fog lamp connectors (If Applicable), zip tie harness to frame.
2. Open the Hood and remove the 8 dart clips holding the plastic radiator valance( Fig 1).
3. Remove the two 7mm screws from the plastic piece from inside the wheel well ( Fig 2). Repeat on other side.
4. Reaching behind the grill use needle nose pliers or a falt bladed screwdriver to pop loose all clips holding the painted
bumper section to the grill.
5. Remove the Painted Bumper section from the front of the truck (Fig 3).
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 3

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6. Remove bolts and swing outer bumper support tubes down and out of the way, using a 15mm socket. Two Bolts per side
(Fig 4).
7. Remove the dart clips holding the rubber valance between the frame and the bumper.
8. Remove 21mm nuts(2 Per Side) from the bolt strips holding the bumper brackets to the frame ( Fig 5 & Fig 6).
NOTE: SUPPORT BUMPER BEFORE REMOVING BOLT STRIPS!.
9. With the bumper supported remove the bolts strips holding the bumper to the frame.
10. Pull outward slightly at the fender wells and remove from the front.
11. With Bumper removed from the truck, remove the 18mm bolts attaching the Factory Tow Hooks to the frame. Remove the
tow hooks.
Bumper Installation
1. Remove the fog light from the vehicle. Use the OEM screws and nut plates to fasten the fog light to the bumper (Fig 7).
Fig 4
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fig 7

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2. Attach the license plate to the Replacement Bumper (Fig 8). Fasten the license plate with the hardware.
3. Remove the Towing Hook from the frame, fasten the bumper to the frame with the hardware (Fig 9A).Do not reinstall the
Towing Hook at this time (Fig 9B).
Fig 8
(1)5mm Lock Washers
(1)5×15×1.2mm Flat Washer
(1)5mm Hex Nut
(1)5×15×1.2mm Flat Washer
(1) 5×20 Phillips Screw
Fig 9A
(2)12×130mm Hex Bolts
(4)12×24×2.5mm Flat Washers
(2)12mm Lock Washers
(2)12mm Hex Nuts
Fig 9B
Do not install at this time

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4. Attach the Towing Hook to the Frame Brackets and the frame. Fasten the hook with the hardware (Fig 10A & 10B).
5. Reinstall the factory wiring harness to the fog light.
6. Level and adjust the bumper, make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
7. Installation is finished, pick up all tools.
Fig 10A
Fig 10B
(1)12×130mm Hex Bolts
(2)12×24×2.5mm Flat Washers
(1)12mm Lock Washers
(1)12mm Hex Nuts