Warn Ascent-XP User manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Ascent-XP Front Bumper
Part Number: 107290
Application: 2017-20 Ford SD F250/F350
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
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 identifies 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 specialattention.
W A R N I N G
IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death
• Always Know Your Winch.Take time tofullyreadtheInstructionsand/orOperationsGuide,and/orBasicGuidetoWinchingTechniques,inordertounderstand your winch and its operations.
• Never work under vehiclebefore properly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Never work under vehiclebefore properly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Never use a jack to support the vehicle.
• Always use jack standsin pairs to support the vehicle.
• Always use jacksorjack stands only ona hard, stable, and level surface.
• Never exceed therated capacity of ajack orjack stands.
• Always verify that the parking brake is set ,thetransmissionis inpark(automatic)orreverse(manual)and the rear wheels are blocked before working onvehicle.
• Never work under vehiclebefore properly securingvehicle.
• Always use appropriate and adequatecareinliftingcomponents intoplace.
• Always ensure componentswill remain secure duringinstallation andoperation.
• Always tightenall nutsandboltssecurely,per theinstallation andoperation.
• Always perform regular inspectionsand maintenanceon the winch, winchmountand related hardware.
• Always replaceallworn or damagedpartsbeforeoperating.
• Never operate this WARN product withdamaged ormissing parts.
• Always use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle .Make sure that all fuellines ,brakelines, electrical wires, and other objects are not punctured or damaged when/ if drilling on the vehicle.
Thoroughly inspect the area tobe drilled(on both sides of material)prior todrilling and relocate any objects that maybe damaged. Failure toinspect the area tobe drilled may result invehicle damage,
electrical shock ,fire or personal injury.
• Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming duringfitting.
• Always wear safety glasses when installingthis kit.Adrilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eyeprotection.
• Never lean overbatterywhile making connections.
• Never routeelectricalcables across any sharp edge, throughornearmovingparts,nearparts thatbecome hot.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,
Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: [phone]
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
International Fax: [phone]

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C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury
• Partedgesmay be sharp!
• Always useproperposture/ lifting technique orget lifting assistancewhilehandling andinstalling product.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
N O T I C E
EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Never towvehicleby attachingatowbar to theeyeletsonthe bumper.
• Do not attach tow bars directly to the bumper. Damagetobumpermayoccur.WARNbumpersarenotdesignedtobeusedforflattowing.
Consultwiththemanufacturerofyourtowbarsystemforthepropervehicletow
bar brackets.
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
B E F O R E Y O U B E G I N
• BEFORE YOU BEGIN READ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION THOROUGHLY.
N O T I C E
This product may interferewith driver assistsystems such as adaptive cruise control and parking assistsystems that have sensors or cameras installed in
thebumpers 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.
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Tools Required ................................................................................................. page 2
Torque Specifications....................................................................................... page 2
Parts List .......................................................................................................... page 3
Installation.......................................................................................................page 4-9
Maintenance/Care .......................................................................................... page 10
T O O L S R E Q U I R E D
- Metric socket set
- Metric wrench
- Standard socket set
- Standard wrench
- Body pry tool
T O R Q U E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Please use the recommended torque specifications when assembling this product unless otherwise specified 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)

P A R T S L I ST
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ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
ITEM
PART NO.
DESCRIPTION
QTY
1
107290
WARN Ascent XP PR 2017-20 Ford F250-F350
1
5
22352
Warn XP L-Bracket
2
2.1
94888
Light Insert RH
1
6
22353
Warn XP Mesh Insert
1
2.2
94889
Light Insert LH
1
7
22357
107290 Frame Weldnut Plate
2
3
107152
WARN Ascent XP Label
1
4
50255-HW
107290 WARN Super Duty HW Kit
1
4.1
101064
10-24X3/4 Button head bolt (not all shown)
20
4.2
101065
10-24 Machine screw nut
20
4.3
101072
#10 Split lock washer
20
4.4
101067
#10 Flat washer
20
4.5
101039
¼”-20 x 1” Hex Head Bolt
4
4.6
100975
¼” Flat Washer
8
4.7
100974
¼” Lock Washer
4
4.8
100511
¼”-20 Hex Nut
8
4.9
100601
½-13 x 1.75 Hex head bolt
8
4.10
100604
½” Lock washer
8
4.11
100606
½” Flat washer
8

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1. Use a body pry tool to remove the plastic covers around the tow hooks to access the bolts behind them. Use an 18mm socket to remove
the four (4) bolts on each side of the bumper. (Figure1)
Note: If truck is equipped with an Adaptive Cruise Control sensor it will have to be removed before you can access the bolts behind it.
Figure 1
2. Use a 15mm socket wrench to remove the four (4) bolts (two on each side of the bumper) holding the support brackets to the frame.
(Fig. 2)
Figure 2
3. Unplug the fog light wiring harness and remove the bumper from the truck.

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4. Use an 18mm socket to remove the four (4) bolts holding the tow hooks onto the frame. Remove the tow hooks from both sides of
the truck. (Fig. 3)
Figure 3
5. Use an 18mm socket to remove the four (4) nuts holding the frame horns onto the frame. Remove the frame horns from both sides of
the truck. (Fig. 4)
Figure 4
Remove with
18mm socket

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6. Place the provided nut plate (22357) into the frame for later install. (Fig 5.)
Figure 5
7. Use the provided ¼” hex head bolts, flat washers and lock washers to install the two (2) L-brackets (22353) and the mesh (22353). (Fig 6)
Note: Center the mesh in the opening before tightening the ¼” hardware. If installing a 30” light bar replace the mesh with the lightbar
and use the lightbar hardware to attach it to the provided L-brackets (22353)
Figure 6

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8. Install the two light boxes (94888 and 94889) into the bumper on the RH and LH side, respectively. Use the provided #10-24 Bolts, flat
and lock with nuts to attach them to the bumper and tighten them with 10mm socket wrench and 3mm allen wrench (50255-HW).
(Fig 7-8)
Figure 7
Figure 8

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9. If equipped, remove the rubber air dam from the OEM bumper using a body pry tool. Once removed, relocate it to your new Warn
bumper using the built-in tabs located along the top deck of the bumper. (Fig 9-10)
Figure 9
Figure 10

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10. With assistance, place the bumper on the truck and use the provided ½” bolts with flat and lock washers to fasten the bumper to the
frame with the already installed nut plates. (50255-HW). (Fig 11)
Figure 11
11. Adjust the bumper as desired and tighten all mounting hardware.

I N S T A L L A T I O N I N S T R U C T I O N S
M A I N T E N A N C E / C A R E
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.
CARELESS INSTALLATION ANDOPERATION CAN RESULTIN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.READ AND UNDERSTANDALLSAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
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