Warn 100918 User manual

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Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ascent Front Bumper
Part Number: 100918
Application: 2017 Ford Super Duty
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death
• Always take time to fully read the Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide toWinching Techniques, in order to understand your winch and its operations.
• Always use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, and other objects are not punctured or damaged when/if drilling on the
vehicle.Thoroughly inspect the area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may be damaged. Failure to inspect the area to be drilled may result in
vehicle damage, electrical shock, re or personal injury.
• Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause ying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.
• Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during tting.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never lean over battery while making connections.
• Never route electrical cables:
o Across any sharp edges.
o Through or near moving parts.
o Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.
• Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
• Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
• Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.
• Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on the plow mechanism, fasteners, cable and related hardware.
• Always replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.
• Never operate thisWARN product with damaged or missing parts.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have
provided installation and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information
alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazards
associated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING
THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury
or death. WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations. CAUTION
signals a hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses NOTICE to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize general information
worthy of special attention.

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CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury
• Always take time to fully read and understand the installation and Operations Guide included with this product.
• Never operate this product if you are under 16 years of age.
• Never operate this product when under the inuence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Tools Required.............................................................................................................................page 2
Torque Specications................................................................................................................page 2
Parts List.........................................................................................................................................page 3
Installation ................................................................................................................................page 4-7
Maintenance/Care......................................................................................................................page 7
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Standard wrenches
- Standard sockets
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
NOTICE
This product may interfere with driver assist systems such as adaptive cruise control and parking assist systems that have sensors or cameras installed in
the bumpers or front grill area. If your vehicle is equipped with any of these systems or features, consult your vehicle owner’s manual before installing
this product. These systems may need to be disabled as a result of installing this product.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Please use the recommended torque specications when assembling this product unless otherwise specied in the instructions.
FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE FASTENER SIZE FASTENER TORQUE
lb-ft (N.m) lb-ft (N.m)
1/4" 8 (11) M4 (2) 3
5/16" 17 (23) M5 (4.5) 6
3/8" 30 (40) M6 (7.5) 10
7/16” 48 (66) M8 (18) 25
1/2" 74 (100) M10 (37) 50
9/16” 106 (144)
5/8" 148 (200)
3/4” 269 (364)
NOTICE
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Never tow vehicle by attaching a tow bar to the eyelets on the bumper.
• Never attach tow bars directly to the bumper. Damage to bumper may occur. WARN bumpers are not designed to be used for at towing. Consult with the manufacturer of your tow bar system for the proper vehicle tow
bar brackets..
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.

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PARTS LIST
Item Part No. Description Qty.
A1 97936 BUMPER 1
A2 97925 RH BUMPER BRACKET 1
A3 97929 LH BUMPER BRACKET 1
A4 98139 SPACER 3
A5 98141 .25 SPACER 2
A6 100904 RH ASCENT LIGHT BRACKET 1
A7 100903 LH ASCENT LIGHT BRACKET 1
A8 94889 LH LIGHT PORT 1
A9 94888 RH LIGHT PORT 1
Item Part No. Description Qty.
B1 7163 CPSCR-5/8-11 x 2-Hex 8
B2 68959 WSHR-5/8-Type A Plain Narrow 16
B3 6820 WSHR-5/8-Helical Reg Spring Lock-Zn 8
B4 6821 Nut-5/8-11-Hex 8
B5 11294 CPSCR-1/2-13 x 2-Hex 8
B6 22535 CPSCR-1/2-13 x 1-3/4-Hex 8
B7 1145 WSHR-1/2-Type A Plain Wide 32
B8 2596 WSHR-1/2-Helical Reg Spring Lock-Zn 16
B9 1323 Nut-1/2-13-Hex-Gr 2-Zn 16
B10 1390 CPSCR-7/16-14 x 2-Hex Head-Gr 5-Pl 4
B11 1824 CPSCR-7/16-14 x 1-1/4-Hex Head-Gr 5-Pl4
B12 7676 WSHR-7/16-Type A Plain Wide 8
B13 2146 WSHR-7/16-Helical Reg Spring Lock-Zn 4
B14 2583 Nut-7/16-14-Hex-Gr 2-Zn 4
B15 91541 CPSCR-SHCS-10-24X1-STNLS 20
B16 100661 9/16 LOCKING PLUG 6
B17 96329 10-24NUT PANEL 20
B16

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove license plate.
2. Remove the eight plastic shrouds covering the bumper bolts.
3. Remove the eight bolts.
4. If equipped, unplug block heater harness, located behind the
passenger fender well splash shield.
5. Unclip the connector from the frame rail and move aside.
6. Unplug fog lamp harness connector located on the driver’s
side frame rail.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Unplug
Unplug

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7. Remove the two bumper brace bolts from frame.
Repeat for other side.
9. With assistance, remove stock bumper.
10. Remove the eight tow hook bolts.
11. Remove tow hooks.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Remove
CAUTION
• Always use assistance when moving or lifting heavy parts.

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12. If equipped, remove the four under-ride bar nut-plates (two
each side).
13. Unclip and move aside fog light connector.
14. Install Frame Brackets left (A3) and right (A2). NOTE:
Brackets are not symmetrical, check exploded view for proper
orientation.
Use four 5/8-11 bolts, washers, lock washers and nuts on the
outside of each bracket. Repeat for other side.
Use two 1/2-13 X 1-3/4” bolts, washers, lock washers, and
nuts on the top of each bracket. Repeat for other side.
See page 2 to torque fasteners to specied torques.
NOTE: It may be necessary to lightly tap the frame bracket
into place. Be very careful not to damage any vehicle parts
while installing the brackets.
Intercoolers and hoses are close to the brackets so take care
as to not damage, kink, or cut the hoses during installation.
NOTE: Protect any tubes and wires near brackets from
rubbing on brackets or fasteners.
15. With assistance, place bumper (A1) in position and secure
to frame bracket with four 1/2-13 X 2” bolts, washers, lock
washers and nuts. It may be necessary to use a combination
of spacers (A4) and (A5) to center bumper or ll space
between frame brackets and bumper.
For the two lower holes, use 7/16-14 X 2” bolts, washers, lock
washers and nuts to fasten bumper to frame brackets.
Refer to exploded view on page 3.
Repeat for other side.
Figure 11
Figure 12
Nut plate
Fog light
connector
Figure 7
B1,B2,B3,B4
(both sides)
B6,B7,B8,B9
(both sides)
B5,B7,B8,B9
(both sides)
B10,B12,B13,B14
(both sides)

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16. Reconnect any disconnected wiring.

17. Double check that all mounting hardware for the frame
brackets and bumper are at their proper torque or the
factory torque.
18. If square light pods are being installed, cut out molded
panel from light bezels. Openings are compatible with many
commonly available LED light pods
19. While holding light bracket (A6) in place (from under and
behind bumper), line up light bezel (A9) through front
bumper light port to bracket. Secure pieces together with
ten stainless steel socket head screws (B15) and nut panels
(B17).
20. Repeat for other side.
NOTE: Light bezels are equipped with removable panels for
lights. Lights shown installed are sold separately.
20. Reinstall license plate.
21. If not installing optional Ascent bar accessories, plug unused
holes with provided hole plugs (B16). Refer to exploded
view on page 3.
22. Installation is now complete.
MAINTENANCE / CARE
1. Inspect all parts on the winch, winch mount, and related hardware prior to each use. Replace all hardware that appears rusted or
deformed.
2. Inspect all nuts and bolts on the winch, winch mount and related hardware prior to each use. Tighten all nuts that appear to be
loose. Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.
3. Check all cables prior to use. Replace cables that look worn or frayed.
4. Check all moving or rotating parts. Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely.
Figure 23