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Installation Instructions 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Part # S/B61248W For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
Introduction Thank you for choosing Smittybilt accessories for your Toyota Tacoma. If you would like to view our full range of available accessories, please visit us at www.smittybilt.com Toyota® and Tacoma® are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation. Important Notes Before Starting Carefully read through this entire instruction manual thoroughly before attempting to install this part.
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M6X1 NYLOCK GR 10.9 CZ PART NO. DESCRIPTION M6 FLAT WSHR BHCS M6X1 NYLOCK GR 10.9 CZ For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
Open the box containing your Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper, check all parts against the Bill of Materials outlined in the first pages of these instructions. If anything is missing, contact Smittybilt Technical Support immediately. Step 2: Disconnect Car Battery Open hood and disconnect car battery. Refer to the Tacoma User Manual for battery disconnec- tion.
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Step 7: Remove Clips Remove the 6X clips at the front of Bumper as shown (g). For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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The 2X bolts and clips (1x Driver side & 1X Passenger side) will be re-used. Set aside for re-installation at a later step. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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Repeat process on Passenger side. Image shows: (o) Fender Flare (p) Bumper Retainer (q) OE Bumper For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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(r). Step 15: Loosen Nuts Loosen 6X M10 nuts from front bumper rein- forcement bracket (s). For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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3X push-in retainer clips only (x). Peel back fender liner to gain access behind. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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Ensure all lines have clearance and are not touching any brackets or other items in the engine bay. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
Pack to secure (c). Re-use OE bolt from Step 17 on Driver side ONLY (d). For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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Using a cut-off wheel, cut alongside the front OE bumper, to deburr excess material, as shown (h). Repeat on opposite side of bumper. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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Re-install OE bumper with OE hardware and reconnect fog light. Step 28: Install Optional Accessories If installing winch or lights to your Smittybilt Front Bumper, please follow the instructions supplied with the winch or light, or go to your nearest Smittybilt parts reseller for installation.
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Installation Instructions Step 29: Install License Plate Install license plate using M6 Hardware from PN: 61248-04 (LP Hardware Pack). Step 30: Install Smittybilt Front Bumper With the help of another person, install Front Bumper to OE frame horn re-using the OE nuts removed at Step 16.
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The installation is now complete. IMPORTANT NOTE Torque Specification Chart can be found on page 16. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
Use this only as a guide for hardware without a called out torque specification in the instruction manual. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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Rollover and other types of vehicle accidents may result in serious injury or death to you, your passengers and others sharing the road. Smittybilt accessories are decorative and are not intended to reduce or avoid injury or damage in the event of an accident.
Installation Instructions For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 EXT 1317 or Email info@smittybilt.com 16-20 Toyota Tacoma Front Bumper Rev 1/18/2023 Part # S/B61248W...
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