THUMPER FAB TF040701 Can-Am Defender Crew Instruction Manual
- June 10, 2024
- THUMPER FAB
Table of Contents
THUMPER FAB TF040701 Can-Am Defender Crew Instruction Manual
PARTS
| REF | QTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Nerf Step |
| 2 | 4 | Hanger Bracket |
| 3 | 4 | Bracket Cover |
| 4 | 2 | Front Mounting Bracket |
| 5 | 2 | Rear Mounting Bracket |
| A | 24 | M8-1.25 x 25mm Flange Bolt |
| B | 4 | M8-1.25 x 125mm Flange Bolt |
| C | 4 | M8-1.25 Flange Locknut |
| D | 8 | M8-1.25 Rivet Nut |
| E | 4 | Washer |
| G | 2 | 1 1 Panel Plug2 |
| H | 1 | Rivet Nut Tool |
TOOLS REQUIRED
Drill
Ratchet
13mm Socket & Wrench
13mm Socket & Wrench
17/32 in Drill Bit
1-1/2in Hole Saw
Jack Stands (Optional)
Step Drill Bit (Optional)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
If you do not feel comfortable installing your Thumper Fab Nerf Steps, please
see your nearest Can-AM® Dealer for Installation
PREPARATION
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Position Vehicle on a clean and level work area. Place UTV in park and block rear wheels.
(Optional) To aid installation it may be necessary to lift the vehicle and support with jack stands. Read instructions carefully to ensure placement of jack stands will not interfere with installation. -
A small dimple in the plastic indicates the location to use for centering hole saw.
Using a 1 1/2 in hole saw, drill through the exterior body plastic on both the driver and passenger side at the indicated locations. Drill a hole on the interior side of the forward most location on both sides.
- Remove the two forward and the two rearmost rivets securing body plastic to the frame along each side of the vehicle.
Drill out indicated rivets using a 17/32 inch drill bit.
Using a step drill or alterative tool, enlarge the hole created in the body
plastic to provide additional clearance for rivet nut (D).
(Do not enlarge hole in frame!!!)
- Install M8 rivet nuts (D) in the locations drilled in previous step.
Insert rivet nut (D) into drilled hole seating the flange of the nut against
the frame. Using a 13mm wrench as backup. Install rivet nut by using light
force on an impact in the clockwise direction to collapse nut.
(Do not over torque!!!)
INSTALLATION
- Install hanger brackets.
Insert the M8-1.25 x 125mm flange bolts (B) with a fender washer (E) into the interior side of the 1 1/2 in holes drilled previously.
Insert plastic panel plug (G) into interior 1 1/2 in drilled holes.
- Install front (4) and rear (5) brackets
Loosely install front (4) and rear (5) brackets onto previously installed rivet nuts (D) with provided M8-1.25 x 25mm flange bolts (A).
- Loosely install nerf rail steps (1) and bracket covers (3)
Loosely bolt the nerf rail steps to the front and rear brackets using 4 X M8-1.25 x 25mm flange bolts.
Loosely position the nerf rail steps (1) on front (4) and rear (5) brackets. Secure nerf step (1) to hanger bracket (2) using 2 X M8-1.25 x 25mm bolts (A) through bottom of step (1), hanger bracket (2), and into welded nuts on bracket covers (3).
Fully tighten all hardware and enjoy your new Thumper Fab Nerf Rail Steps!
Periodically check all components to ensure all hardware remains tight.
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roper installation of products sold or manufactured by Thumper Fab requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. Installation of these products without proper knowledge and experience may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle and cause serious bodily injury or death. It is strongly recommended that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components perform the product(s) installation.
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Please check with your insurance carrier prior to modifying the vehicle to
ensure your coverage remains sufficient.
Installation of this product(s) may void your vehicle warranty. If this is a
concern, please check with the manufacturer or dealer before purchase or
installation of this product(s).
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5103 Elysian Fields Rd Marshall, TX 75672
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