Steelcraft 70-12260 Quick Start Manual

PARTS LIST:
1 Elevation Bull Nose Front Bumper Assembly
1 Driver/left Frame Mounting Bracket
1 Passenger/right Frame Mounting Bracket
1 Driver/left LED Light Bracket
1 Passenger/right LED Light Bracket
1 Winch Tray
1 Winch Access Cover
2 License Plate Mounting Plugs
6 Rubber Sensor Plugs
8 12-1.75mm x 100mm Hex Bolts
12 12-1.75mm x 50mm
40 12mm x 37mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
Passenger/right
Frame Bracket
Winch Tray
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. BUMPER IS HEAVY, ASSISTANCE IS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED. CUTTING MAY BE REQUIRED.
2. Open the front hood and temporarily remove the top plastic cover between the radiator and the grille.
Next, remove the plastic radiator grille for easier access to top bumper bracket bolts, (Figure 1). NOTE:
Pay close attention to the type and location of all factory hardware for reinstallation. Move the grille and
cover to a clean, stable work area.
3. Models with factory fog lights and/or sensors: Unplug the wiring harness from the back of the
bumper, (Figure 2). Move the wiring harness out of the way.
4. Locate the factory bumper bolts attaching the outer bumper to the inner brackets, (Figure 3 & 4). With
assistance, remove the bumper assembly, (Figure 5). Next, remove the (2) tow hooks.
5. Remove the driver side inner bumper bracket and lower frame extension from the ends of the frame,
(Figures 5—7). NOTE: Lower frame extensions cannot be reinstalled.
a. IMPORTANT: On models equipped with a diesel engine, the intercooler will need to be moved
out of the way to remove the bumper bracket. Assistance is highly recommended to avoid
damaging the intercooler.
b. Remove the hex bolts attaching the hanging brackets to the inside of the frame, (Figure 6).
Loosen the hex bolts attaching the brackets to the intercooler. Remove the double bolt plates
20 12mm Lock Washers
20 12mm Hex Nuts
2 8-1.25mm x 25mm Hex Bolts
2 8-1.25mm x 16mm Hex Bolts
6 8mm x 24mm x 2mm Flat Washers
4 8mm Lock Washers
2 8mm Hex Nuts
5 6mm Combo Button Head Bolts
1 4mm Wrench
12 4mm x 10mm Button Head Screws
1 2.5mm Wrench
(2) License Plate Plugs
ELEVATION BULL NOSE FRONT BUMPER
2010-17 DODGE RAM 2500-3500
Left/Right LED Brackets
Driver/left Frame Bracket
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(6) Sensor Plugs
12/19/16 (DP)