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Installation Instructions Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier 2018+ Jeep Wrangler JL S/B77897 For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 1-800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Introduction Thank you for choosing Smittybilt accessories for your Jeep Wrangler®. If you would like to view our full range of available accessories, please visit us at www.smittybilt.com JL Atlas Front Bumper JL Defender Platform Rack Waypoint™ 55L Fridge Jeep®, Wrangler®, and JL® are registered trademarks of Stellantis N.V.
M6 Nylock Nut License Plate Bracket (A) M6 Flange Nut *Hardware not actual size. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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M6-1.0x16mm Button Head Bolt Bolt Plate M6 Flat Washer *Hardware not actual size. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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If equipped with backup sensors, disconnect the entire harness, located under the driver side rear quarter panel. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Retainers, according to their original orientation as pulled from the OE Bumper. 77897-02 Atlas Rear Bumper For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Page 21 of this manual. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Note: Use a plastic trim tool to gently pry the grommet out, if needed. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Remove the (7) OE Torx Bolts from the OE 3rd Brake Light backplate. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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5 seconds. If, not repeat this step until it is. Then proceed to next step. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022...
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Tighten these screws to 8ft-lbs. Set this bracket aside for now. Adjustable Wheel Mount Bracket For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Rear Bumper. Note: The pin will be installed with the reduced shoulder on top. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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For street driven applications, lower the tire position for better rear window visibility. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Bracket (A) using the included (2) M4- 0.7x14mm Bolts, (2) M4 Flat Washers, and (2) M4-0.7 Nylock Nuts. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Jack Mounting Brackets to the upper tube of the Tire Carrier using the supplied (2) M8 U-bolts and hardware. U-bolt For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Inspect and ensure the latch and striker mate properly. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Be sure to view all the regular maintenance information on Page 20. Step 40: Installation is now complete. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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NOTE: Periodically lube latch mechanism with Break-Free CLP or other high quality lube/ protectant. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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(located on the backside of the bumper). Note: Add thread-locker to the threads of the Striker when adjusting. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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Bumper and/or Tire Carrier. For Technical Support / Warranty Information please call 800-776-0767 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022 Part # S/B77897...
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 Smittybilt, 400 W Artesia, Compton, CA 90220 Atlas Rear Bumper with Tire Carrier Rev 11/22/2022...
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5-YEAR FINISH WARRANTY Smittybilt Automotive Products, LLC (SAP) warrants to the original purchaser that (a) the physical components (e.g., metal com- ponents, welds, etc.) of any SAP Atlas Bumper with Tire Carrier will be free of defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product from the date of purchase of the bumper with tire carrier, and (b) the finish will be free of defects in materi- al and workmanship for a period of 5-years from the original date of purchase.
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