Fab Fours FB2000 Ford Bronco Front Fenders Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Fab Fours
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FB2000 Ford Bronco Front Fenders
Product Information
Product Name: Ford Bronco Front Fenders
Product Number: FB2000
Application: 2021 Ford Bronco
Product Usage Instructions
Step 1: Safety Precautions
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Before starting the installation, perform a job safety analysis
to identify potential hazards. -
Remove or protect against any potential hazards in your work
area. -
Use your own good judgment and take your time during the
installation process.
Step 2: Check Package Contents
Upon receiving the product, immediately check the packaged
materials to ensure that all listed parts are included and
undamaged.
Step 3: Read and Understand Instructions
Read and understand all warnings, safety precautions, and
instructions provided before installing the product.
Step 4: Disassembly
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Roll down all four windows.
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Push the side view mirrors forward.
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Place the fender and door protectors in the provided tool pouch
and install them as instructed in the Owner’s Manual. -
Pull on the electrical connector door to release the electrical
connector.
Note: Refer to the provided images (Figure 1,
Figure 2, Figure 3) for visual guidance during the disassembly
process.
Please refer to the complete user manual for detailed
installation instructions and contact information for
assistance.
Installation manual Ford Bronco Front Fenders Product number: FB2000 Application: 2021 ford Bronco
IMPORTANT SAFETY GUIDE | Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
In order to help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided
the following warnings, safety precautions, installation instructions, and
other important information to alert you to potential hazards that could hurt
you or others.
Please do a job safety analysis before each task to identify potential hazards
for your situation and remove/protect against them. Use own good judgment and
take your time.
Check packaged materials immediately upon arrival to ensure that all listed
parts are included and undamaged.
Read and understand all warnings, safety precautions, and instructions before
installing this product.
SENSORS FIELD OF VIEW MAY BE ALTERED WITH USE OF THE REPLACEMENT BUMPER.
WARNINGS
· Failure to observe the following warnings and instructions provided in this
manual could lead to severe injury and/or death.
· For professional installation only. Careless installation and/or operation
can result in serious injury, death, and/or equipment damage. All liability
for installation and use rests with the user or consumer.
· Fab Fours, Inc. only approves installing this product according to these
written instructions with the hardware provided. 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.
· This product is for off road use only.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
· Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
· Always use extreme caution when jacking up a vehicle for work. Set emergency
brake and use tire blocks. Locate and use the vehicle manufacturers designated
lifting points. Use jack stands.
· Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
· Always ensure components will remain secure during installation and
operation.
· Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation
will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause serious eye injury.
· Always use extreme caution when drilling a vehicle. Always disconnect power
before
welding. Thoroughly inspect the area to
be drilled (on both sides of material when
possible) prior to drilling, and relocate any
objects that may be damaged.
· Always use extreme caution when welding a vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the
area to
be welded (on both sides of material when
possible) prior to welding, and relocate any objects that may be a fire
hazard. When welding in a cab, make sure the interior
surfaces are covered (e.g., welding blanket) and a fire extinguisher is at
hand. · Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting. ·
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely per installation instructions. ·
Always route electrical cables carefully. Avoid
moving parts, components that become hot,
and rough or sharp edges.
· Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring
and electrical terminals. · Perform regular inspections and maintenance
on mounts and hardware.
Table of contents
2 SAFETY / DISCLAIMER 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 4 A MESSAGE FROM THE OWNER 5 GETTING STARTED 6 PROVIDED MATERIAL 8 DISASSEMBLY 17 PREINSTALLATION 18 INSTALLATION 21 CONTACT
A message from the owner
Fab Fours’ was born out of a passion for customizing vehicles and a love of
the outdoors. Our engineering team uses the latest 3D design software to turn
new product ideas into reality. In our factory, designs come to life with the
combination of cutting edge technology for metal cutting and forming and an
American workforce that puts its’ heart and pride into every product. From
design and manufacturing, to quality and delivery, Fab Fours’ mission is to be
the market leader for steel truck and jeep accessories. We make sure a quality
product is delivered on time, more than expected, better than expected to our
customers. Enjoy your new Fab Fours product. Welcome to the family!
Greg Higgs
Founder, Fab Fours
Getting started
Before you begin the installation process of your new Fab Fours product, we
suggest laying out all materials and parts on a pad or protective surface.
Failure to fully account for all components before beginning installation may
leave vehicle immobile until part is acquired. Refer to the next pages as an
inventory check.
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Provided materials
22792 DS FRONT FENDER 22793 PS FRONT FENDER
TOOLS REQUIRED
· PLASTIC PUSH RIVET REMOVAL TOOL
· NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS · 7MM SOCKET WRENCH · 8MM SOCKET WRENCH · 10MM SOCKET
WRENCH · 13MM SOCKET WRENCH · 3/8″ SOCKET WRENCH · 5/16″ COMBINATION
WRENCH
22813 LOGO BACKING PLATE (QTY: 2)
FB2000-IM INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
50353-HW HARDWARE
KIT
assistance
We recommend two people perform the installation as items are heavy and may
need to be held in place while installing.
Organization
Disassemble the vehicle where you can catalog and store everything. We suggest
labeling and bagging all the OEM bolts when removing from the vehicle. Failure
to keep track of parts could lead to an inability to properly reinstall
components.
Hardware kit | FB2000-IM
Fab Fours
Component
QTY
Identification
Description
50353-HW
1/4″ Bolt Yellow Zinc Steel
4
50353-HW
1/4″ Hex Nut Zinc Steel
4
50353-HW
1/4″ Flat Washer Zinc Steel
8
50353-HW
1/4″ Lock Washer Zinc Steel
4
50353-HW
10 Bolt Yellow Zinc Steel
4
50353-HW
10 Hex Nut Steel
4
50353-HW
10 Split Washer Steel
4
50353-HW
10 Flat Washer Steel
8
Exploded View: Driver’s Side
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Disassembly
1. Roll down all four windows. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 2. Push the side view mirrors forward. (Figure 2)
Figure 2 3. Place the fender and door protectors in the OE provided tool
pouch; install one over the fender edge near the upper door hinge and the
other on the door edge near the bottom door hinge; see your OE provided
Owner’s Manual for specific placement.
4. Pull on the electrical connector door to release the electrical connector.
(Figure 3)
Figure 3 5. Install the door storage bag on the door being removed, if
equipped. (Figure 4)
Figure 4
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6. Using the OE provided 13mm socket and wrench, remove the lower hinge bolt.
(Figure 5)
Figure 5 7. Using the OE provided 13mm socket and wrench, remove the upper
hinge bolt. (Figure 6)
Figure 6
8. Lift the door, using the lift handle and exterior door handle to remove
the door from the vehicle. (Figure 7)
Figure 7 9. Repeat these steps to remove the front passenger door. 10. Remove
factory fender flares by turning plastic levers and pulling off flares.
(Figure 8)
Figure 8
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11. Using pop rivet removal tool and Phillip’s head screwdriver, remove
plastic push rivets from inner fender. Use 7mm socket to remove remaining
sheet metal screws from inner fender. Remove plastic inner fender and set
aside. 12. Using 13mm socket, remove three (3) OE Bolts from plastic block
inside wheel well and remove block. (Figure 9)
Figure 9 13. Gently pull front valence from plastic clips. (Figure 10)
Figure 10
14. Pull side plastic valence to gain access to three (3) 8mm screws. Remove
screws using 8mm socket. Remove plastic block by squeezing plastic clip
together with needle nose pliers (Figure 11)
Figure 11 15. Use 10mm socket to remove lower front fender bolt. (Figure 12)
Save bolt for later use.
Figure 12
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16. Use 7mm socket to remove fender bolt under side view mirror. (Figure 13)
Save for a later use.
Figure 13 17. Use 10mm socket to remove two (2) nuts, and bolt from front
trail sight and remove. (Figure 14) Save bolt and one (1) nut for later use.
Figure 14
18. Use 10mm socket to remove all remaining bolts from fender. (Figures 15 &
16) Remove fender and set aside. Save bolts for later use.
Figure 15
Figure 16
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19. Remove all push pins holding the plastic radiator cover. (Figure 17)
Figure 17 20. Using a 10mm socket, remove the four (4) bolts holding the top
of the grill to the radiator frame. (Figure 18)
Figure 18 21. Remove OEM grill by carefully pulling the clips free at the base
and sides of grill.
preinstallation
Note: The following preinstallation steps should be repeated on opposite
fender 22. Using 7/16″ socket and combination wrench attach logo backing
plate (22813) to mounting bracket on inside of fender using two (2) 1/4″
bolts, nuts, flat washers (4) and lock washers (50353-HW). (Figure 19)
Figure 19
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installation
23. Locate sheet metal mounting tab on vehicle door jam. Bend tab forward to
avoid interference. This tab will not be used. (Figure 20)
Figure 20 24. With assistance, set new fender (22792 & 22793) on vehicle and
line up top mounting holes under hood. 25. Insert OEM bolts into rearmost and
frontmost mounting holes under hood. Do not tighten at this time. (Figure 21)
Figure 21
26. Insert four (4) OEM bolts into lower front mounting hole (Figure 22) and
mounting holes in door jam and rocker panel (Figures 23-25) Do not tighten at
this time.
Figure 22
Figure 23
Figure 24
Figure 25
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27. Properly align fender with hood by gently closing and checking gap. Once
satisfied with alignment, tighten OEM mounting bolts installed in steps 21 &
22. 28. Insert two (2) #10 bolts through existing slots in valence and
through provided slots in fender. Using 3/8″ socket and 5/16″ combination
wrench, tighten bolts to secure valence to fender. (Figure 26)
Figure 26 29. Reinstall front trail sight removed in step 17. Note: Front
mounting stud and nut will no longer be used. 30. Repeat steps 23-26 on
opposite side fender. 31. Reverse steps 19-21 to reinstall front grill.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE
Contact information
Fab Fours Inc. 2213 Industrial Park Road Lancaster, SC 29720 Phone:
866-385-1905 Fax:
970-385-1914 Email:
[email protected] fabfours.com
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“If you’re looking for more of the same, Then you’ve come to the wrong place.”
– Greg Higgs