AXC D0001 Defender Pocket Fender Flares Installation Guide
- June 11, 2024
- AXC
Table of Contents
D0001 Defender Pocket Fender Flares
Installation Guide
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause Cancer and Reproductive Harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
A) Install the flares according to these written instructions with the
hardware provided.
WARNING: Failure to install according to these instructions will invalidate
the warranty. This includes, but is not limited to, using alternative
installation methods, hardware, or materials. DO NOT USE: Loctite, Superglue,
or similar products on the hardware or the flares. Install flares on cleaned
vehicle surfaces.
B) Fit: Verify the fit of the flares to vehicle prior to installation (some
filing, sanding, or cutting may be necessary to ensure proper fit).
C) Painting: (Optional) if paint is desired it must be done prior to
installing flares on vehicle. Clean outer surface with a good grade degreaser.
DO NOT USE LACQUER THINNER OR ENAMEL REDUCER AS A DEGREASER. Wipe outer
surface thoroughly with a tack rag prior to paint. Application of plastic
adhesion promoter for ABS plastic as per your paint system manufacturer’s
recommendations is required. Paint flares using a high-quality enamel, or
polyurethane automotive paint. If painting edge trim (not recommended), use a
flex additive.
D) Performance: Using larger tires may increase the area required to turn the
vehicle. Some tire/rim combinations may require lowering bump stops and or
installing steering stops to prevent tire from contacting flare.
E) Exhaust System: Modifications may be necessary to maintain a minimum 4”
clearance between flares and exhaust pipes. (Exhaust gases should not vent
directly onto flares)
F) Metal Protection: All exposed fasteners and bare metal should be treated
with rust resistant paint BEFORE installing flares. Spray inner fender wells
with undercoating AFTER flare attachments have been completed.
G) Decals: Flares may interfere with existing decals on vehicle. If you wish,
remove decals prior to installation of flares.
H) Care & Cleaning: Fender flares are built to last; any detergent you use to
wash your vehicle is sufficient to clean the flare. Do not use any harsh
abrasive detergents.
TOOLS FOR EASY INSTALLATION:
- Soft Cloth or Alcohol Wipe
- 1/2″ or 13mm Wrench
- Pry Tool or Flathead Screwdriver
- Socket Wrench
- 10mm socket
PLEASE READ: Dirt and debris can become lodged between the fender flares
and the vehicle’s fenders, causing scratching and paint wear from vibration.
Manufacturer is not responsible for any damage, and the installation of our
fender flares is done with the buyer’s understanding that this scratching and
paint wear may occur.
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST ANY MANUFACTURING DEFECTS: To claim warranty
you must provide Proof of Purchase.
INCLUDED IN HARDWARE KIT
SECTION 1: EDGE TRIM INSTALLATION
A) Using a debris-free soft cloth or alcohol wipe, clean vehicle at areas of
installation.
B) Peel 2-3 inches of red vinyl backing away from supplied edge trim tape.
Applying the adhesive side of the edge trim to the inner side of the flare,
affix the edge trim to the top edge of the flare (the portion that comes in
contact with the side of the vehicle).
C) Press edge trim into place along the top edge of the flare in one-foot
increments, pulling red vinyl backing free as you continue to work your way
around the top edge of the flare. Trim edge trim flush with ends of flare.
SECTION 2: POCKET HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Install a supplied SS Pocket Washer onto each SS Pocket Torx Bolt.
Insert each Bolt/Washer combination through pocket holes in flare, Bolt head and Washer on the outside.
Place a supplied Pocket Nylock Nut over the end of each bolt and tighten using a 1/2” wrench for the Nut and the supplied T-45 Torx Bit for the Bolt. Repeat for all pockets.
SECTION 3: FRONT FLARE INSTALLATION
Attach two #14 “U” Clips to each Inner Bracket over predrilled holes as shown. NOTE: Driver Side Inner Bracket is marked with an “LF” and Passenger Side Inner Bracket is marked with an “RF.”
Using a 10mm socket, remove two factory fasteners from front of wheel well.
Using a 10mm socket, remove two factory fasteners from factory mud flap as shown.
Using a pry tool or flathead screwdriver, remove plastic push retainer from underside of factory mud flap. Remove mud flap and discard.
Using two supplied 20mm Hex Screws, attach Inner Bracket to factory holes with a 10mm socket (not at clip locations).
Hold flare on fender, pressing toward vehicle to align holes with clips installed in Inner Bracket in Step 5. Start two supplied 20mm Hex screws through top two holes in flare and into clips.
Start three supplied 20mm Hex Screws through the three rear holes in the flare and into factory holes in rear of Wheel well. Start two supplied 20mm Hex Screws through forwardmost holes in flare and into factory holes.
Apply pressure to flare towards vehicle body at each fastening point and tighten all fasteners.
Complete Front Flare Installation.
SECTION 4: REAR FLARE INSTALLATION
Using a 10mm socket, remove five factory screws attaching mud flap as shown.
Using a pry tool or a flathead screwdriver, remove plastic retainer from underside of factory mud flap. Remove mud flap and discard.
Hold flare on fender, pressing toward vehicle to align holes and start three supplied 20mm Hex Screws through the top center holes in flare and into factory holes in fender.
Start two supplied 20mm Hex Screws through the rearmost holes in flare and into factory holes in fender.
Start three supplied 20mm Hex Screws through forwardmost holes in flare and into factory holes in the fender.
Install supplied 8mm Push-In Retainer through factory hole at rearward underside of flare and into factory hole from which the plastic retainer was removed in Step 15.
Apply pressure to flare towards vehicle body at each fastening point and tighten all fasteners.
Complete Rear Flare Installation.