Warn 74249 Installation Instructions Manual

Warn 74249 Installation Instructions Manual

Winch mounting plate for 2007 jeep jk wrangler

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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 special attention.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always Read the Winch Operator's Manual and all warning labels before operating.
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, fire or personal injury.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Never lean over battery while making connections.
Never route electrical cables:
Across any sharp edges.
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Through or near moving parts.
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Near parts that become hot.
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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 replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.
Never operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts.
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 influence of drugs, alcohol or medications.
Always refer to the Installation and Specification Guide, supplied in the winch kit, for all wiring
schematics and specific details on how to wire this WARN product to your vehicle.
WARN INDUSTRIES
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WINCH
Application: 2007 JEEP JK WRANGLER
INJURY HAZARD
Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
Notice
Equipment Damage
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
MOUNTING PLATE
Part Number: 74249
WARNING
Caution
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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Parts List

    -Metric Socket Set -3/8 Racket -3/8 Extension -Drill Motor and ¼” Bit -Plastic cutting device (i.e. utility knife, saw blade) -Pliers IV. TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 7/16 50lb. ft. (67.8 N-m) 125 lb. ft. (169.5 N-m) WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 2 75829 A0...
  • Page 3: Installation

    WASHER AND FLAT WASHER THROUGH BRACKET AND FRAME INSERT 5/8” BOLT AND INSTALL 5/8” FLAT WASHER, FLAT WASHER THROUGH LOCK WASHER AND NUT BRACKET AND FRAME. ONTO LOWER BOLT Figure 1: Driver’s Side Outer Frame Bracket WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 3 75829 A0...
  • Page 4 Once all of the hardware is installed, tighten the 7/16” hardware to the previously stated torque spec. Do not tighten the 5/8” hardware at this time. WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 4 75829 A0...
  • Page 5 Figure 3. WARNING Drilling operations can cause flying chips. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES. Flying chips can cause eye injury. Figure 3: Drill corners of tow hook cutout WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 5 75829 A0...
  • Page 6 Figure 7. Be sure not to cut through the front face of the bumper. This step is easily completed using a cutting wheel. Note: The main frame brackets are left and right side specific. See Figures 7 and 9 for clarity. WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 6 75829 A0...
  • Page 7 Figure 5: Tow hook fitment into plastic bumper Figure 6: Tow hook must fit flush to steel bumper WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 7 75829 A0...
  • Page 8 Torque the factory bolts to 45 ft/lbs. INSTALL 2 ROUND HEAD BOLTS INTO FRAME BRACKET PRIOR TO INSTALLING STEEL PORTION OF BUMPER. Figure 8: Install 7/16” Round Head bolts into frame bracket prior to installing steel bumper WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 8 75829 A0...
  • Page 9 7/16” bolt, lock washer and flat washer into each of the 8 bolt hole locations. See Figure 10. Figure 10: Bumper installed to frame WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 9 75829 A0...
  • Page 10 Reach up from the bottom and install a 7/16” flat washer, lock washer and nut onto the bolts. See Figure 11 and 12. Torque the winch plate to the brackets using the previously specified value. WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 10...
  • Page 11 INSTALL THE 4 7/16” X 1-1/2” LONG ROUND HEAD BOLTS THROUGH WINCH PLATE AND INTO INNER CROSSMEMBER Figure 11: Center bolts (non 8274 winch plate), Bolt location are the same. Figure12: Plastic bumper omitted for bracket location clarity. WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 11 75829 A0...
  • Page 12: Maintenance & Care

    PERFORM REGULAR INSPECTIONS ON THE WINCH, WINCH MOUNT, AND RELATED HARDWARE. NEVER OPERATE THE WINCH WITH DAMAGED OR MISSING PARTS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS WARNING MAY CAUSE VEHICLE DAMAGE AND OPERATOR INJURY OR DEATH. WARN INDUSTRIES PAGE 12 75829 A0...

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