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Warn 101255 Installation Instructions Manual

Warn 101255 Installation Instructions Manual

Winch mount kit for jeep wrangler jl rubicon

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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.
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.
• Always take time to fully read the Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide to Winching 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, 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:
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 this WARN product with damaged or missing parts.
WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,
Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: 1-503-722-3000
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
International Fax: 1-503-722-3005
©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application: 2018 - 2021 Jeep Wrangler JL Rubicon
G E N E R A L S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N S
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
Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.
WINCH MOUNT KIT
Part Number: 101255
1
CAUTION
100243A1

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Summary of Contents for Warn 101255

  • 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: Table Of Contents

    • Never attach tow bars directly to the bumper. Damage to bumper may occur. WARN bumpers are not designed to be used for flat towing. Consult with the manufacturer of your tow bar system for the proper vehicle tow bar brackets..
  • Page 3: Parts List

    81707 M10 X 1.5 X 40 CARRIAGE BOLT 87166 M10 X 1.5 FLANGE ELASTIC NUT 79146 M8 X 1.25 HEX FLANGE NUT (not shown) 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 4 Once all bolts (7 total) are removed, remove skid plate completely. NOTE: Retain hardware for when the skid plate is reinstalled. Figure 3 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 5: Installation

    Remove the frame horn bolt holding the inner frame support gussets and remove the gusset. NOTE: The gussets and hardware will not be reused. Inner gusset Figure 6 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 6 T45 Torx head bolts (just removed) and reinstall back into the bumper. This step is for cosmetic purposes only. Figure 8 Remove the license plate and license plate cover. Figure 9 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 7 13. Remove the four bolts (two on each side) that attach the two skid plate mounting brackets to the frame. NOTE: Retain hardware and brackets for winch plate bracket installation. Skid Plate Mounting Bracket Figure 12 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 8 16. Thread the supplied zip ties through the indicated holes on the wings of the winch plate and through the frame. Start the zip tie, but do not fully tighten it. Figure 15 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 9 Trim off excess of zip tie. Figure 17 22. Place which plate spacers onto each of the outer sets of studs on the bumper. Spacer Figure 18 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 10 NOTE: Depending on fitment, some slotting of rear stock skid pan holes may be required. Figure 21 31. Reconnect the plug for the fog light harness. 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.
  • Page 11: Maintenance/Care

    Check all cables prior to use. Replace cables that look worn or frayed. Check all moving or rotating parts. Remove debris that may inhibit the part from moving freely. 100243A1 ©2021 Warn Industries, Inc. WARN® and the WARN logo are trademarks of Warn Industries Inc.