Fab Fours F2950 Installation Instructions Manual

Fab Fours F2950 Installation Instructions Manual

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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 injury hazards.
Please do a job safety analysis before each task to identify potential hazards for your
situation and remove/protect against them.
You must use your own good judgment.
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
SENSORS FIELD OF VIEW WILL BE ALTERED WITH USE OF THE
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 ensure 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 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.
Installation Instructions
Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper
Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952
Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500
SAFETY
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
REPLACEMENT BUMPER.
Injury hazard
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  • Page 1 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 SAFETY 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.
  • Page 2 Your front bumper is designed in 3-D from digitized data, CNC laser cut, fabricated, and powder coated… all in the U.S.A. Enjoy the fit and finish of a quality Dodge 1500 Front Bumper from Fab Fours! Page 2 of 21 F295X_REV_A Copyright 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 3: Parts List

    Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Parts List • F295X replacement bumper • 50008-HW fastener kit • HDLA-HW • 4 Stud Plates • Light Kitting [i.e. 20090(2), 61737(2), 61738(2) (61675(2)] •...
  • Page 4 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 B. Remove the fasteners connecting the grill to the frame. Four bolts are located at the top of the grill and two pins are located behind the grill at the bottom.
  • Page 5 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Figure 2b D. Removal of the headlight is necessary for wiring the Fab Fours bumper. It also helps with accessing the bolts that hold the corners of the valences. To remove the headlights, unscrew the bolts indicated in Figure 3a. Reaching behind the headlight via the wheel well cavity pull down on the white plastic clip.
  • Page 6 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Figure 3b E. At this point the valence is still held in place by the black “backing support” secured to the frame by hex head screws, as well as screws at the front and corner of the valence (Ref.
  • Page 7 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Figure 4c F. First disconnect battery. Then, disconnect the electrical and sensor harnesses from vehicle. Both will be located on the driver side of the vehicle. (Ref. Figures 5a-b)
  • Page 8 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 H. Remove the fasteners connecting the bumper to the frame. Using a socket/wrench remove bolts from the back of the bracket connected to the bumper. Pull bumper away from vehicle.
  • Page 9 All sensor housings will have to be placed into the Fab Fours bumper in the same location as they were removed from OE bumper. (e.g. Outer right sensor clip must go into the outer right sensor hole in the Fab Fours bumper.)
  • Page 10: Pre-Installation

    Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 III. Pre-Installation NOTE: The Following Installation steps apply to the installation of the Front Bumper. PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ATEMPTING INSTALLATION. Ignoring these steps will increase your probability of scratching the vehicle during product installation.
  • Page 11 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Figure 9b Figure 9c Page 11 of 21 F295X_REV_A Copyright 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 12 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Figure 9d Figure 9e Page 12 of 21 F295X_REV_A Copyright 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 13 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 C. Wire into OEM electrical harness and headlight wiring using supplied tap connectors for fog and turn signal. It is strongly recommended a multimeter or its equivalent is used to confirm wiring before splicing.
  • Page 14 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 FAB FOURS TURN INDICATOR WIRING WHITE WIRE = GROUND BROWN WIRE = RUNNING RED WIRE = TURN FAB FOURS FOG LIGHT WIRING WHITE WIRE = GROUND...
  • Page 15 Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 E. Install turn indicators into the plastic light insert using three self-tapping screws as shown below. Figure 12a F. Install the light inserts with turn indicators into the cutout in the bumper. Use the ¾”...
  • Page 16 Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 G. Install the Fab Fours fog lights into the mounting brackets as shown below using the #8 button head screws, washers, and hex nuts. Figure 14a H.
  • Page 17 Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 I. Secure OEM electrical harness to the Fab Fours bumper. J. Repeat steps A through I for other side. OPTIONAL: If installing winch and roller fairlead into bumper, do so at this point.
  • Page 18: Front Bumper Installation

    B. Mount bracket to bumper. With the help of at least two others, and a floor jack to support the center of the bumper and help to keep it level, lift the Fab Fours bumper into place. Do Not Fully Tighten, Hand Tighten Only! C.
  • Page 19 F. Connect electrical and sensor harnesses before reconnecting battery. G. Refer to Appendix A if a sensor warning or fault appears when starting the vehicle. Enjoy your new Fab Fours front replacement bumper! Page 19 of 21 F295X_REV_A Copyright 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.
  • Page 20: Appendix A. Troubleshooting Vehicle Sensors

    Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Bumper Maintenance & Care ❑ ❑ Periodically check and tighten all fasteners. ❑ ❑ Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.
  • Page 21: Contact Information

    Installation Instructions Dodge 1500 Premium Front Bumper Product Number: F2950, F2951, F2952 Application: 2013-2018 Dodge 1500 Contact Information: Fab Fours Inc. Phone (866)-385-1905 1312 Camp Creek Rd (866)-574-1424 Lancaster, SC 29720 Email Support@fabfours.com More than expected… Better than expected. Page 21 of 21 F295X_REV_A Copyright 2008 Fab Fours, Inc.

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