THUMPER FAB TF040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- THUMPER FAB
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THUMPER FAB TF040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat Installation Guide
PARTS
| REF | QTY | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Nerf Step |
| 2 | 2 | Hanger Bracket |
| 3 | 2 | Bracket Cover |
| 4 | 2 | Front Mounting Bracket |
| 5 | 2 | Rear Mounting Bracket |
| A | 12 | M8-1.25 x 25mm Flange Bolt |
| B | 2 | M8-1.25 x 125mm Flange Bolt |
| C | 2 | M8-1.25 Flange Locknut |
| D | 8 | M8-1.25 Rivet Nut |
| E | 2 | Fender Washer |
| F | 8 | 5/16-18 x 3/4” Hex Bolts |
| G | 1 | Rivet Nut Tool |
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Drill
- Ratchet
- 13mm Socket
- 13mm 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
4Install M8 rivet nuts in the locations drilled in previous step.
1| Position vehicle on a clean and level work area. Place UTV in park and
block rear wheels.
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(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.
2| 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.|
3| Remove the (2) forward and the (2) 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.(Do not enlarge hole in
frame!!!)| 
Install M8 rivet nuts in the locations drilled in previous step.
Insert rivet nut 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
1| Install hanger brackets.|
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| Insert the M8-1.25 x 125mm flange bolts with a fender washer into the
interior side of the 1 1/2 in holes drilled previously.|
2| Install front and rear brackets.| 
| Loosely install front and rear brackets onto previously installed rivet nuts
with provided M8-1.25 x 25mm flange bolts.|
3| Loosely install nerf rail steps and bracket covers.|
| Loosely fasten nerf rail steps to front and rear brackets using (4) 5/16-18
x 3/4” Hex Bolts into welded bungs on inside edge of nerf rail tubes.|
| Loosely position the nerf rail steps on front and rear brackets. Secure nerf
step to hanger bracket using (2) M8-1.25 x 25mm bolts through bottom of step,
hanger bracket, and into welded nuts on bracket covers.|
| 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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