TrailFX FX3021 User manual

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PARTS LIST:
Qty
Part Description
Qty
Part Description
1
Replacement Bumper
2
Towing Hooks
1
Driver side Mounting Bracket
1
Passenger side Mounting Bracket
4
5x20mm Phillips Screws
8
5x15x1.2mm Flat Washers
4
5mm Lock Washers
4
5mm Hex Nuts
2
12x140mm Half Thread Hex Bolts
18
12x37x3mm Flat Washers
14
12mm Lock Washers
14
12mm Hex Nuts
6
12x40mm Hex Bolts
8
12x24x2.5mm Flat Washers
4
12x40mm Hex Bolts
2
12mm T-Bolts
Replacement Front Bumper
Part No. FX3021
Fits: 2015 - Current Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 HD
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
Note: Keep all the OEM parts carefully until finishing the installation!
1. Open the hood and locate push pins on radiator cover. Using a flathead screwdriver, pull the head of the push pin up,
remove push pin and lift radiator cover off. This will allow access to top grille bolts (Fig 1).
2. Remove the fasteners connecting the grille to the frame. Four bolts, are located at the top of the grille, two on each side
(Fig 2A & 2B). Two bolts and two clips are located behind the grille and are indicated by the ovals and triangles
respectively (Fig 2C).

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3. Disconnect the electrical harness (Fig 3A) from vehicle and remove tow hooks. Tow hooks are mounted with one cross
bolt through the side and a bolt through the bottom of the frame (Fig 3B).
4. Remove bolts connecting bumper to mounting bracket. There is one bolt on each side which requires a socket wrench
with an extension to easily reach (Fig 4). Carefully pull bumper away from vehicle.
5. Remove the fasteners connecting the OEM mounting bracket to the frame. Using a socket/wrench remove bolts from front
of bracket connected to the bumper. Repeat process on each side of vehicle(Fig 5).

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6. Remove OEM electrical harness from bumper. Disconnect harness from fog lights and sensors. Pop out the three plastic
clips holding fog lights to fog light housing and carefully pull away, the plastic clips are indicated by a circle. Unbolt
bumper support frames as necessary to more easily access sensors, star with the bottom bolts indicated by squares (Fig
6).
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 7

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2. Attach the license plate to the Replacement Bumper (Fig 8). Fasten the license plate with the hardware.
3. Attach the Mounting Brackets (left and right) to the frame (Fig 9). Do not fully tight the hardware at this time.
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 9
(1)12mm T-Bolt
(1)12×37×3mm Flat Washer
(1)12mm Lock Washer
(1)12mm Hex Nut
(1)12×140mm Hex Bolt
(2)12×37×3mm Flat Washers
(1)12mm Lock Washer
(1)12mm Hex Nut

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4. Attach the Bumper to Mounting Brackets with the hardware. Attach the Towing Hooks to the Mounting Brackets (Fig 10).
Level and adjust the bumper and fully tighten all hardware.
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 10
(3)12×40mm Hex Bolts
(6)12×37×3mm Flat Washers
(3)12mm Lock Washers
(3)12mm Hex Nuts
(2)12×60mm Hex Bolts
(4)12×37×3mm Flat Washers
(2)12mm Lock Washers
(2)12mm Hex Nuts

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FAQ’s
1. Hardware’s are not of correct size.
In GMC / Chevrolet truck model 2006 & up, customer needs to reuse the factory body bolts to install the bracket. If your vehicle is not
GMC / Chevrolet 2006 & up, ensure that holes are not partially covered with any plastic grommet or rust? If it is, remove the plastic
grommet & rust from the thread holes & re-try the installation.
2. Mounting Bracket are not getting Installed properly.
In some cases Illustration images shown in Installation manual may not be the exactly same as per actual vehicle images ,also if Driver /
Passenger side mounting brackets are very identical in the design, suggest referring Parts Identification guide to avoid fitment issue.
3. Products are thumping / rattling after installation.
Ensure that all required mounting brackets / hardware’s are installed & tighten correctly. Suggest using white lithium / regular grease
between the metal to metal contact surfaces.
4. Side Bar is not aligning with vehicle / Step Pads are not aligning with vehicle doors.
Side bar may be interchanged or mounting brackets are not installed at the correct position in the vehicle. Refer Parts identification guide.
5. Missing / Excess Hardware.
Recheck hardware count as per the part list.
6. Product not installing properly.
Ensure make model year, cab length and bed size of your vehicle is listed in the application. All installation steps are followed correctly.
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PRODUCT CARE
Periodically check the product to ensure all fasteners are tight and components are intact.
Regular waxing is recommended to protect the finish of the product.
Use ONLY Non-Abrasive automotive wax. Use of any soap, polish or wax that contains an abrasive is detrimental and can scratch the
finish leading to corrosion.
Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs for Stainless Steel finish.
Mild soap may be used to clean the product for both Stainless Steel and Black finish.
Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. (KAO) warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase by the
original retail consumer. KAO disclaims any other warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or an
intended use. If the product is found to be defective, KAO may replace or repair the product at our option, when the product is returned prepaid,
with proof of purchase. Alteration to, improper installation, or misuse of this product voids the warranty. KAO’s liability is limited to repair or
replacement of products found to be defective, and specifically excludes liability for any incidental or consequential loss or damage.