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Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
In order to help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided installation
instructions and other information.
These instructions alert you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others.
Please do a job safety analysis (JSA) before each task to identify potential hazards for
your situation and remove/protect against them.
You must use your own good judgment, and take your time.
Read and understand all safety precautions and instructions before installing this product.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR OFFROAD USE ONLY. ALL LIABILITY FOR INSTALLATION
AND USE RESTS WITH THE OWNER.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work. Set emergency
brake and use tire blocks. Locate and use the vehicle manufacturers designated
lifting points. Use jack stands.
Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will
cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause serious eye injury.
Always use extreme caution when drilling on a vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the
area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any
objects that may be damaged.
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely per installation instructions.
Always route electrical cables carefully. Avoid moving parts, components that
become hot and rough or sharp edges.
Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals.
Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and related
hardware.
Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
Installation Instructions
Yukon XL 1500
Application: '07-'12 GMC Yukon XL 1500
SAFETY
Injury hazard
Page 1 of 21
Winch Bumper
Product Number: H2340-H2342
H234X_REV_A-Rev.A
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- Page 1 Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals. Always perform regular inspections and maintenance on mounts and related hardware. Page 1 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
- Page 2 Your bumper was designed in 3-D, fabricated, and powder coated… all in the U.S.A. Enjoy the fit and finish of a quality GMC Yukon XL Winch Bumper from Fab Fours Inc! Page 2 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
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Page 3: Tools Required
Grille Remounting Bracket 20371 Driver Fog Light Mounting Bracket 20318-08 Passenger Fog Light Mounting Bracket 20318-09 Fab Fours Fog Light 61349 Fab Fours Running light, Turn indicator 61350 Stud Plate 20296 HDLA Hardware Kit HDLA-HW H235X Hardware Kit H235X-HW H235X Instruction Manual... - Page 4 20 x 1/4” – 20 x 1.25 Stainless 1/4” 20 x 1/2” 14 x 20 x 1/4”-20 #8-32 12 x #8” – 32 x .75 #10-32 #10 – 32 x 1.0 Page 4 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
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Page 5: Vehicle Preparation
. Remove the two screw fasteners attaching the plastic bumper cover to the truck from underneath with a 10mm socket. Repeat for other side. See image below for location: Figure 2 – LOWER FASTENER LOCATION – VIEW FROM BELOW Page 5 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc. - Page 6 . Reaching behind the bumper cover at the outer corner, firmly pull the cover outward to release it from the fastening clips. Repeat for other side Figure 4 - CORNER CLIP RELEASE Page 6 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
- Page 7 . Set the bumper cover aside. This part will later be modified to re-fit the grille with your new Fab Fours heavy duty bumper. . Remove the bumper cover clipping brackets from the bottom of the fenders...
- Page 8 Figure 7 - PUSH BAR MOUNTING SCREWS . Use a ratchet, 19mm socket, and 19mm wrench to remove the tow hooks from inside the frame ends: Figure 8 - TOW HOOK REMOVAL Page 8 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
- Page 9 Figure 9 – HEADLIGHT REMOVAL . The disassembly of the vehicle is now complete. Proceed to the Grille Modification section of this instruction manual to prepare the OEM grille to fit with your Fab Fours bumper. Page 9 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A...
- Page 10 Application: ’07-’12 GMC Yukon XL 1500 IV. Grille Modification NOTE: Reinstalling the OEM grille section with your Fab Fours bumper requires you to cut the bumper cover and grille surround into separate pieces. READ THIS ENTIRE SECTION CARFULLY BEFORE PROCEDING. Failing to do so may affect the quality of the final installation of your bumper.
- Page 11 #3 square drive bit. Figure 111 - FOAM FASTENER REMOVAL . Attach the Fab Fours provided grille mounting bracket to two center foam mounting holes as shown below. Use the ¼” hardware with nyloc nuts and fender washers Figure 122 - BRACKET ATTACHMENT –...
- Page 12 Figure 144 - TRIM LINE -VIEW FROM REAR, BELOW Figure 155 – TRIMMED GRILLE . The grille surround is now ready for the installation process with your new Fab Fours bumper. Do not reattach the grille insert to the surround at this time. Proceed to the Lights and Wiring section to complete the electrical installation of your Fab Fours bumper components.
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Page 13: Wire Colors
Ground Black Green 3. Tuck the Fab Fours provided wiring and bulb out of the way until the installation of the Fab Fours bumper is complete. 4. Replace headlights in reverse order of removal. Be sure to route newly installed Fab Fours wiring away from sharp edges down to the bumper area. - Page 14 Use washers only on the nut side (inside the bumper). Use needle nose pliers to tighten nuts with limited access. Figure 177 – Light Insert Installation Page 14 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
- Page 15 Product Number: H2340-H2342 Application: ’07-’12 GMC Yukon XL 1500 10. Install the Fab Fours fog lights onto the mounting brackets as shown below using the #8 button head screws, washers, and nylock hex nuts. Figure 188 - Fog Light to Bracket Installation 11.
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Page 16: Bumper Installation
(Shown in bottom view). The offset portion of the bracket should face the outside of the truck. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN, repeat for other side. Figure 20 – INTERMEDIATE BRACKET INSTALLATION – TOP VIEW Page 16 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc. - Page 17 Application: ’07-’12 GMC Yukon XL 1500 Figure 191 - INTERMEDIATE BRACKET INSTALLATION - BOTTOM VIEW 2. Refit the modified grille surround to the bumper, locating the Fab Fours provided grille mounting bracket onto the top of the foam core support shell housing.
- Page 18 With the bumper fully supported supported, install four nuts, washers, and lock washers per side onto the studs from underneath the vehicle. DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN Page 18 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.
- Page 19 7. OPTIONAL: Trim the inner fender liners to match the higher clearance of your Fab Fours bumper. This can be done with a body saw, rotary tool, or sharp utility knife (New blade strongly recommended). USE CAUTION WHEN PERFORMING ANY CUTTING OPERATION TO PREVENT VEHICLE DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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Page 20: Maintenance & Care
Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced. Keep all surfaces free of dirt, road grime, and standing water to ensure finish longevity. Page 20 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc. - Page 21 Installation Instructions Yukon XL 1500 Winch Bumper Product Number: H2340-H2342 Application: ’07-’12 GMC Yukon XL 1500 More than expected… Better than expected Page 21 of 21 H234X_REV_A-Rev.A Copyright 2012 Fab Fours, Inc.