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- Page 1 Installation manual Hybrid Front BUmper Product number: TB24 Application: 2024 toyota tacoma...
- 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: Table Of Contents
SAFETY / DISCLAIMER TABLE OF CONTENTS A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER GETTING STARTED PROVIDED MATERIAL DISASSEMBLY MARKING & CUTTING INSTALLATION CONTACT... -
Page 4: A Message From The Owner
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’... -
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: Provided Material
Provided materials required tools • 10MM SOCKET WRENCH • 17MM SOCKET WRENCH • ¾” SOCKET WRENCH • ¾” BOX END WRENCH • 7/16” SOCKET WRENCH 23346 – BUMPER SHELL • 7/16” BOX END WRENCH • PHILLIP’S HEAD SCREWDRIVER • FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER •... - Page 7 Hardware kit | 50479-HW ID # Component DDEscription 1/4"-20 X 1", HEX HEAD CAP SCREW, YELLOW-ZINC, GRADE 8 50479-HW 1/4"-20, HEX NUT, YELLOW-ZINC, GRADE 8 50479-HW 50479-HW 1/4"-SAE, FLAT WASHER, YELLOW-ZINC, GRADE 8 50479-HW 1/4"-SAE, LOCK WASHER, YELLOW-ZINC, GRADE 8 7/16"-USS, FLAT WASHER, YELLOW-ZINC, GRADE 8 50479-HW 50479-HW...
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Page 8: Disassembly
disassembly Using the panel pry tool remove the four (4) push pins in the air intake scoop. To release the pins, depress the center. (Figure 1-4) Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Using the panel pry tool remove the six (6) push pins in the air intake scoop. (Figure 5) Figure 5... - Page 9 Using a flathead screwdriver remove the two (2) plastic pins in the fender liner at the air duct. (Figure 6) Figure 6 Using a 10mm socket wrench remove the (12) screws across the fender liner. (Figure 7) Figure 7...
- Page 10 Using a panel pry tool remove the four (4) push pins across the fender liner. The fender liner can now be removed. (Figure 8) Figure 8 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the four (4) screws from the skid plate. (Figure 9) Figure 9...
- Page 11 If equipped, use a 10mm socket wrench to remove the five (5) screws in the air dam then remove the air dam from the vehicle. (Figure 10) Figure 10 Release the three (3) clips at the front of the fender flares then pull outward to release the rest of the push pins to remove the flare from the vehicle.
- Page 12 Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the screw in the front bumper cover. (Figure 12) Figure 12 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the two (2) screws at the bottom of the bumper cover.(Fig. 13) Figure 13...
- Page 13 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the three (3) screws along the top of the grille. (Figure 14) Figure 14 If equipped, disconnect the two (2) electrical connectors. (Figure 15) Figure 15...
- Page 14 Pull outward on the bumper cover where it meets the fender to release the clips. Then, work your way across the front of the bumper cover releasing the clips to remove the cover from the vehicle. (Figure 16) Figure 16 Using a 17mm socket wrench, remove the eight screws from the crash bar at the frame horns.
- Page 15 Using a 10mm socket wrench, remove the five (5) screws attaching the louvers to the front facia. (Figure 19) Figure 19 Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the (10) screws attaching the upper and lower bumper valance at the bottom of the facia. (Figure 20-21) Figure 20 Figure 21...
- Page 16 Using a razor blade, remove the two (2) parking sensor housings from the upper valance by cutting through the double-sided tape. (Figure 22) Figure 22 Using a 17mm socket wrench, remove the two (2) tow-hooks at the bottom of the frame rails. Keep the hardware for later.
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Page 17: Marking & Cutting
marking & cutting Figure 24 Using a small reciprocating saw, trim the outer most portion of the fog light housing as shown. (Figure 25) Figure 25... - Page 18 Using a grinder, remove the vertical ribs across the tops of the plastic structure below the ACC sensor. (Figure 26) Figure 26 Using a grinder, remove any stiffening ribs left behind. (Figure 27) Figure 27...
- Page 19 Place level on flat part of bottom of truck frame rails. Level truck front to back and side to side using floor jacks. (Figure 28) Figure 28 Place roughly 10-12 inches of painter’s tape on both sides of bumper as shown in figure 29. Extend tape around fender flares.
- Page 20 NOTE: If not using a leaser level skip to step 28 Setup laser level on tripod pointing toward front of truck. Set laser line height roughly ½” below lower line on adaptive cruise control face. Figure 30 Figure 30 Use a marker to transfer laser mark onto painters’ tape on both sides of bumper. Figure 31. Figure 31...
- Page 21 Use reciprocating saw to cut outer portions of bumper and fender flare on drawn line. Trace curve of bumper below headlight using marker. (Figure 32) Figure 32 Using 1” ruler, draw straight line down body line just in front of fender flare. (Figure 33) Figure 33...
- Page 22 Using 1” ruler draw fifteen (15) parallel lines across front of bumper exactly 1” apart. Number lines 1-15 starting closer to vehicle wheel well. Figure 34. Circle lines 4, 9, and 14. Using ruler, measure from top line and make marks on these three (3) lines. Measurements shown in Figure 34 underlined in red.
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Page 23: Installation
installation Repeat steps 25-29 on opposite side of truck and use reciprocating saw to cut outer portions of bumper and fender flare on drawn lines. Using the provided epoxy, attach the OEM parking sensor housings back in the orientation and position from which they were removed from the OEM bumper into the new bumper. - Page 24 Loosely install the two (2) provided frame reinforcement brackets behind the frame horns (DS: 23290 / PS: 23291) reusing the OEM hardware that was removed previously. (Figure 37) Figure 37 Place the two (2) provided nut plates inside of the winch mount through the winch access holes beside the d-rings (DS: 23297 / PS: 23298).
- Page 25 Using a 5/8” socket wrench and extension, install the three (3) 7/16” hex head cap screws, flat washers, lock washers and nuts per side through the previously installed reinforcement brackets, frame horns, and into the nut plates. Using a 17mm socket wrench, tighten the previously installed OEM screws in the bottom of the frame rail.
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Page 26: 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 27 “If you’re looking for more of the same, Then you’ve come to the wrong place.” - Greg Higgs...
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