ADDICTIVE DESERT DESIGNS R23857NA0103 Bolt On Rear Bumper Instruction Manual

: June 13, 2024
: ADDICTIVE DESERT DESIGNS

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Preparation:
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2021-Current Ford Bronco ADD PRO Bolt-on™
Rear Bumper Installation Instructions

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 stationary 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
7/32″ Allen head Set
Long Ratchet Extension
11mm Socket
13mm Socket & Wrench
15mm Socket & Wrench
18mm Socket
9/16″ Socket & Wrench
1 1/8″ Socket & Wrench

Included in Kit:

4 – Extra Long Extended U nuts (3/8”-16)
2 – Black Nylon Lock Nuts (3/8”-16)
6 – Black Button Head Bolts (3/8”- 16 x 1″)
8 – Black Flat Washers (3/8″)
2 – Hex Head Bolts (3/4”-10x 1 1/2″)
4 – Flat Washer (3/4″)
2 – Nylon Lock Nut (3/4″ -10)
4 – Sensor Plugs and Grommets| 8 – Black Flat Washers (1/4″)
4 – Black Button Head Bolts (1/4″ -20 x 1″)
8 – Black Nylon Lock Nut (1/4”- 20)
2 – Black Nylon Lock Nut (5/16″-18)
2 – Black Flat Washers (5/16″)
2 – Self Tapping Screws (12 x 1″)
1 – Black Rubber Bumper
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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)
Using a 13mm socket, unbolt the side bumper supports on each side of the bumper just outside of the frame rails. (Fig B)
There are 2 (15mm) bolts 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)
After the bumper is removed, take off the wiring harness by disconnecting the sensor plugs and License plate light. (Fig D)
Unclip the license plate light by squeezing the plug and pulling away from the bumper. (Fig E)
There are 2 tabs on each side of the license plate light you will need to grind down (Grind a little bit, test fit then grind more if needed When installing onto the ADD bumper). There are 2 tabs on the face of the light that also need to be grinded down completely to be flush with the light. (Fig F)
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 G)
Install the sensor bezels on the ADD bumper in the (same position/orientation as stock). Insert the black bezel part through the outside of the bumper, then slide the white backer on From the inside. (Fig H)
Install the sensor into the sensor bezel as shown below (Fig J). (Make sure the sensor plug tab lines up with the bezel cut out)
Insert license plate light into license plate light cut out from the outside of the bumper. Then push the light into place from the outside of the bumper. (Fig I) For Steel Bumper Sensor Bezels:
All the sensor bezels will be pointed upwards just like OEM when transferred to the ADD bumper. The inner sesnor bezels can go on to the ADD bumper in the same postion and orientation as the OEM sensor bezels would go (Fig K). (Outer sensor bezel marked ROR goes on the passanger side, the outer sensor bezel marked ROL will go on the driver side)
After the Sensor bezels have been installed transfer the wiring harness that was take off the OEM bumper and install it on the ADD bumper. (Fig L)
There is a bracket by the frame horn held in place by one bolt that needs to be removed shown below in (Fig M).
Remove the 2 (18mm) 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 bracketto the frame. (Fig N)
Install supplied ¾” Bolt/washer/nut (1 per side) as shown in (Fig O).
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 P)
Install the provided U-nuts (2 per side) on the mounting brackets. (Fig Q)
Set bumper in place on vehicle. Secure using the supplied 3/8” Button Head Bolts (2 per side) in the lower mounting holes. Then use the remaining 3/8” Button Head Bolts (1 per side) 3/8” Washers (1 per side) and 3/8” Lock Nuts (1 per side) in the upper mounting holes. (Fig R)
Remove the 4 bolts that connect the mount to the tire rack. (Fig p)
Use the 4 provided button head bolts to bolt on the extended bracket to the mount, then use to 4 OEM screws to mount the bracket to the brake light bracket. Than use the 2 provided screws to mount the bracket to the third tail light . (Fig R)
On the license plate bracket you will install 2 rubber bump stops in the areas shown below in figure (Fig S).
The rubber bump stop on the far right will go through the license plate bolt. Then use the black button head bolt for the license plate along with the washer and nut facing the same orientation as the rubber bump stops.
Remove the 3 factory (13mm) bolts from the tire carrier shown below in. (Fig T) After the bolts have been removed you can bolt on the license plate bracket with the same OEM factory hardware.
Adjust the hieght of the bumper then tighten down the bumper to 70 foot pounds
Check and re-tighten, if needed, all mounting bolts after 100 miles and periodically thereafter.
Stand back and enjoy your new ADD Pro Bolt-on™ Rear Bumper.

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