THUMPER FAB TF040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat Installation Guide

June 12, 2024
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THUMPER FAB TF040702 Can Am Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat Installation Guide
Defender Nerf Rails 3-Seat

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.
Parts

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.| Instruction
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.| Instruction
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!!!)| Instruction
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!!!)| Instruction

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.| Instruction
2| Install front and rear brackets.| Instruction
| Loosely install front and rear brackets onto previously installed rivet nuts with provided M8-1.25 x 25mm flange bolts.| Instruction
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.| Instruction
| 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.| Instruction
| Fully tighten all hardware and enjoy your new Thumper Fab Nerf Rail Steps!| Instruction

Periodically check all components to ensure all hardware remains tight.

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5103 Elysian Fields Rd
Marshall, TX 75672
Customer Service: 903-472-0928
www.thumperfab.com

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