ADD 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Rock Fighter Winch Front Bumper Owner’s Manual

ADD 2021-2023 Ford Bronco Rock Fighter Winch Front Bumper

Product Information

The product is a bumper kit for a vehicle that requires additional wiring and installation time. The kit includes various bolts, nuts, washers, and screws along with the bumper and sensor bezels. The installation requires two people for best results and is based on a standard wiring procedure with light switches installed in an easily accessible location. Custom light triggering or switch mounting location will result in a greater labor charge.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Prepare the tools required for installation: Ratchet, 15mm Socket & Wrench, 19mm wrench, 9/16 Socket & Wrench, 18mm Socket, Allen head 5/16, 13mm Socket, Long Ratchet Extension, 1 1/8 Socket & Wrench.
2. Make sure that the vehicle has no pre-existing damage before proceeding.
3. Unplug the main bumper harness connectors located on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle along the frame rail. There are 2 connectors in total located under the rear fenders.
4. Remove the 3 bolts with a 15mm wrench which will be found on each end of the bumper for a total of 6 bolts.
5. After the bumper is removed, take off the wiring harness by removing the sensor plugs and License plate light. Squeeze the license plate light tabs on each end together and the light will come out.
6. When transferring over the license plate light, grind down the tab that faces the ADD bumper.
7. After the sensor bezels have been removed from the OEM bumper install them on the ADD bumper by inserting the black bezel part through the outside of the bumper, then slide the white bezel part on through the inside.
8. Cut and tape up the harness back (2 on each side).
9. Insert the license plate light into the license plate light cut out from the inside of the bumper. Then push the light into place from the outside of the bumper.
10. Remove the bracket by the frame horn held in place by one bolt.
11. Install the provided bolt that will go through the bracket into the frame as another securing point for the bracket.
12. Before installing the bumper, disconnect the wiring harness from the bronco off the mount. This will free up room for the wiring harness in the ADD bumper to reach the factory connector.
13. Bolt on the bumper by using the 3 openings on each bracket that was provided in the kit on the side of the frame using the bracket installed in step 11 (2 bolts will screw into the nut tab, the 3rd bolt is a button head).

Note: The above instructions are a summary of what is provided in the product manual. It is essential to refer to the manual thoroughly before attempting to install the product.

Preparation:

• Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Park the vehicle on level ground and set the emergency brake.
• We recommend reading through the installation instructions in whole before performing the work.
• When button head bolts are being used, install the supplied washer on the nut side. Then, hold the bolt station-ary and only turn the nut to tighten. Do not turn the bolt to tighten hardware assembly, unless otherwise noted.
• Estimated Installation Time: 2 Hours for OEM Removal/Bumper Installation

1 Additional Hour to Wire Lights
This installation requires 2 people for best results
Labor Rates are based on a vehicle with no pre-existing damage. Wiring labor is based on a standard wiring procedure with light switches installed in an easily accessible location. Custom light triggering or switch mounting location will result in a greater labor charge.

You will need the following tools:

• Ratchet
• 15mm Socket & Wrench
• 19mm wrench
• 9/16″ Socket & Wrench
• 18mm Socket
• Allen head 5/16
• 13mm Socket
• Long Ratchet Extension
• 1 1/8 Socket & Wrench

Included in Kit:

• 4 – Hex Head Bolts (3/8”-16 x 1 1/2″)
• 9 – Black Oxide Flat Washers (1/4″)
• 4 – Extra Long Extended U nuts (3/8”-16)
• 2 – Self Tapping Screws (12″-1)
• 4 – Type A Washers (3/8”)
• 2 – Nylon Lock Nut (3/4″-10)
• 2 – Black Oxide Button Head Bolts (1/2”-13 x 1 1/2″)
• 2 – Flat Washer (3/4″)
• 2 – Black Oxide Nylon Lock Nut (1/2”-13)
• 2 – Hex Head Bolts (3/4”-10 x 1 1/2″)
• 2 – Black Oxide Flat Washers (1/2″-24 x 1 1/2″)
• 2 – Black Oxide SAE Flat Washer (5/16″)
• 5 – Black Oxide Nylon Lock Nut (1/4”-20)
• 2 – Black Oxide Nylon Lock Nut (5/16″-18)
• 5 – Black Oxide Button Head Bolts (1/4″-20 x 1″)

Removal

1. Unplug the main bumper harness connectors located on both the driver and passenger side of the vehicle along the frame rail. There are 2 connectors in total located under the rear fenders. (Fig A)
   

2. Remove the 3 bolts with a 15mm wrench which will be found on each end of the bumper for a total of 6 bolts. (Fig B)
   

3. There are 2 bolts which are 15mm that are located behind the bumper towards the inside of the frame. After those 2 bolts have been removed the bumper can be pulled off. (Fig C) 

4. After the bumper is removed, take off the wiring harness by removing the sensor plugs and License plate light. Squeeze the license plate light tabs on each end together and the light will come out. When transferring over the license plate light (You will need to grind down the tab that faces the ADD bumper). (Fig D)
   

5. Take off the sensor bezels from the stock OEM bumper by squeezing the black part and push out to pop them out then remove the white plastic cover to get them ready to put on the ADD bumper. (Fig E)
   

6. After the sensor bezels have been removed from the OEM bumper install them on the ADD bumper by inserting the black bezel part through the outside of the bumper, then slide the white bezel part on through the inside. (Fig F)
   

7. After the Sensor bezels have been installed you can transfer the wiring harness from the OEM bumper to the ADD bumper. You will notice that one inner sensor will not reach the bezel destination, you will need to open up the wiring harness by cutting it to get enough length to plug in the sensor in place. After the achieve the correct length then tape back up like it was from the factory. (Fig G)
   

8. After the wiring harness has been transfered over, zip tie the harness to secure it in place, than insert the 4 provide nut tabs on the ADD Rock Fighter bumper in these locations. (Fig H)
   

9. Insert license plate light into license plate light cut out from the inside of the bumper. Then push the light into place from the outside of the bumper. (Fig I)
   

10. Remove the 2 bolts in the frame of the bronco to install the bracket that will be used as a mounting point for the bumper, then after the bracket has been placed in the frame use the same bolts to attach the bracket to the frame. (Fig J)

11. There is a bracket by the frame horn held in place by one bolt that needs to be removed shown below in.(Fig K)
    

12. There is a provided bolt that will go through the bracket into the frame as another securing point for the bracket. (Fig L)
    

13. Before installing the bumper, be sure to disconnect the wiring harness from the bronco off the mount. This will free up room for the wiring harness in the ADD bumper to reach the factory connector. (Fig M)
    

14. Bolt on the bumper by using the 3 openings on each bracket that was provided in the kit on the side of the frame using the bracket installed in (Fig J)2 bolts will screw into the nut tab the 3rd bolt is a button head. (Fig N)
    

15. Remove the 4 bolts that connect the mount to the tire rack. (Fig O)
    

16. Install the Extended bracket by use the 4 provided button head bolts to bolt on the extended bracket to the mount, then use to 4 OEM screws to the bracket to the brake light bracket. (Fig P)
    

17. Remove the 3 factory 13mm bolts from the tire carrier shown below in. (Fig R) After the bolts have been removed you can bolt on the license plate bracket with the same OEM factory hardware.
    

18. Stand back and enjoy your new ADD Stealth Fighter ™ Rear Bumper.

19. Check and re-tighten, if needed, all mounting bolts after 100 miles and periodically thereafter.

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References

• Patents: Addictive Desert Designs | Finely Crafted Off-Road Styles

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