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- Page 1 Installation manual Chevrolet 1500 Matrix Front Bumper Manual Product number: X485X-IM Application: 2016-2018 Chevy Silverado 1500...
- Page 2 Use own good judgment and take your time. WARNINGS • Failure to observe the following warnings • Fab Fours, Inc. only approves installing this and instructions provided in this manual product according to these written instructions could lead to severe injury and/or death.
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Page 3: Safety / Disclaimer
SAFETY / DISCLAIMER TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER GETTING STARTED PROVIDED MATERIAL DISASSEMBLY INSTALLATION CONTACT... - Page 4 A message from the owner Fab Fours’ was born out of a passion for customizing vehicles and a love of the outdoors. Our engineering team uses the latest 3D design software to turn new product ideas into reality. In our factory, designs come to life with the combination of cutting edge technology for metal cutting and forming and an American workforce that puts its’...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Before you begin the installation process of your new Fab Fours product, we suggest laying out all materials and parts on a pad or protective surface. Failure to fully account for all components before beginning installation may leave vehicle... - Page 6 We recommend two people perform the installation as items are heavy and may need to be held 22650 – FAB FOURS MATRIX FRONT BUMPER in place while installing. 22651 – DS MOUNTING BRACKET Organization 22652 – PS MOUNTING BRACKET Disassemble the vehicle where you 21871-10 –...
- Page 7 Hardware kit | X485X-IM Fab Fours Component Identification Description 50324-HW 1/4" Bolt Yellow Zinc Steel 50324-HW 1/4" Hex Nut Zinc Steel 50324-HW 1/4" Flat Washer Zinc Steel 50324-HW 1/4" Lock Washer Zinc Steel 50324-HW 7/16"-14 x 1" Yellow-Zinc, GR8 50324-HW 7/16", Yellow-Zinc, Grade 8, Lock washer...
- Page 8 REMOVal of oem bumper NOTE: Save all OEM parts until installation is complete Open the hood and remove the nine (9) push pins holding the grill cover on using a body pry tool. Remove the grill cover from the truck a set aside for later install. (Figure 1) Figure 1 Use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the four (4) bolts holding the top of the grill to the truck.
- Page 9 Use 18mm socket to remove single bolt connecting bumper support bar to bumper. Use a 15mm socket wrench underneath the bumper to remove the two (2) bumper support bracket bolts. Repeat on both sides of vehicle. (Figure 3a&b) Figure 3a Figure 3b Use an 18mm socket wrench with extension to remove four (4) mounting bolts (2 per side) holding bumper to frame mounting bracket.
- Page 10 Unplug the main wire harness connector (if equipped). Carefully remove bumper from truck and set aside. Using 15mm socket, remove three (3) bolts from frame mount bracket. (Figure 5) Save these bolts for later use. Repeat for both sides of vehicle. Figure 5 Remove bolts securing tow hooks to frame using 18mm socket and open end wrench.
- Page 11 Remove new Matrix bumper (22650) from packaging. Lay all items on blanket to prevent damage to powder coating. NOTE: FOr vehicles without front parking sensors, skip to step 15 Disconnect wire harness connectors from four (4) parking sensors and two (2) factory fog lights. Important: Note the left- and right-hand orientation of harness to ensure proper installation into new bumper.
- Page 12 Insert parking sensor housing into Matrix bumper (22650) sensor cut outs. Cutouts should match shape of sensor housings. Note: Inside sensor housings and outside sensor housings are different shape. (Figure 8a&b) Figure 8a - inside sensor Figure 8b - outside sensor Using the provided epoxy (61632), secure all four (4) sensor housings in their appropriate sensor cutout in the bumper (22650).
- Page 13 Carefully insert parking sensors into proper housing, ensuring that they clip into place. Connect factory wire harness to proper parking sensors. Secure harness using zip ties. NOTE: installation of winch, pod lights, or light bar should be done at this time. Use 1/4”...
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Page 14: Bumper Installation
Bumper installation Insert frame mount brackets (22651 & 22652) into frame rails and loosely install one (1) upper factory bolt. Repeat for both sides of vehicle. (Figure 10) Bracket 22651 should be installed on driver’s side of vehicle and 22652 on passenger’s side. Figure 10 Install three (3) 7/16”-14 x 1”... - Page 15 Insert ½” bolt stack (20296) into lower bumper slots. (Figure 12) Tape can be used on the backside of bolt stack to keep in place as bumper is lined up with mounting brackets. Figure 12 With assistance, line up bumper to the frame mounting brackets. Insert ½” bolt stacks into lower horizontal slots in brackets.
- Page 16 With assistance, lift bumper to align middle 2 slots on bumper and frame mounting bracket. Insert factory bolts. (Figure 14) Do not tighten at this time. Figure 14 Align bumper horizontally and vertically on vehicle. Once bumper is in desired position, fully tighten all nuts and bolts.
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Page 17: Installation Complete
Installation complete. -
Page 18: Contact Information
Contact information Fab Fours Inc. 2213 Industrial Park Road Lancaster, SC 29720 Phone: (866) 385-1905 Fax: 970-385-1914 Email: support@fabfours.com fabfours.com... - Page 19 “If you’re looking for more of the same, Then you’ve come to the wrong place.” - Greg Higgs...
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