ECO-SERIES REAR BUMPER
2015-2016 FORD F150
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c.
Repeat the above steps for remaining light installation.
d.
Follow light manufacturer’s instructions for adjustment and to properly wire the light to the
vehicle electrical system after Bumper installation.
5.
Reinstall the license plate lights and trailer plug,
(Figure 6)
.
NOTE
: Use a flat blade
screwdriver to carefully pry the metal clips on the plug out to grab the edge of the opening.
6. NOTE
: Depending on tow package, it may be necessary or easier to install sensors, (if
equipped), before installing the Bumper.
Models without bumper sensors:
a.
Select the included (4) Rubber Plugs.
b.
From behind bumper, push plugs into sensor mounting holes,
(Figure 7)
.
Models with bumper mounted sensors
:
a.
Push the sensor into the mounting socket in the back of the bumper.
b.
Secure each sensor to the socket with (2) 4mm x 10mm Button Head Screws,
(Figure
7)
.
IMPORTANT
: Sensors fit snug in sockets. The 4mm Screws are used to apply slight
pressure to lock the sensors in place. Tighten both screws evenly until they touch the
sensor body only. Do not overtighten screws or damage to sensors will result.
7.
Use a small flat blade screwdriver to pry the star washers off of the bolt plates used to attach
the factory bumper to the frame,
(Figure 8)
.
NOTE
:
“HD” tow package models use a triple bolt
plate,
“Standard” and “Max Duty” equipped models use a double bolt plate.
8. Determine towing package supplied with vehicle:
Models with “standard tow package” without HD receiver below bumper and models
with “Max Duty” frame mounted receiver hitch below bumper.
a.
Insert the factory bolt plate into the passenger/right Mounting Bracket. Thread (1) 14mm
Plastic Retainer onto the bolt plate to hold it in position,
(Figure 9)
.
b.
Select (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer. Insert the Double
Bolt Plate into and through the back of the mounting tab on the LD1 Bumper,
(Figure
10)
. Thread the Retainer down onto the Bolt Plate to help hold it in position.
c.
Attach the passenger/right Mounting Bracket assembly to the 10mm Double Bolt Plate
with (2) 10mm Flat Washers and (2) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Figures 11 & 12)
. Snug
but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
d.
Repeat the previous Steps to install the driver side bolt plate and Bracket assembly.
e.
With assistance, hold the LD1 Bumper assembly up to the ends of the frame.
Temporarily support the weight of the Bumper.
WARNING
: To avoid possible injury or
damage to the vehicle, do not proceed until the bumper is fully and safely supported.
Reuse the factory hex nuts to attach the LD1 Bumper Brackets with bolt plates to the
frame,
(Figures 13 & 14)
. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
f.
Skip to
Step 9
.
Models with “HD” tow package with integrated receiver hitch into bumper and
brackets.
a.
Remove integrated receiver hitch and bracket assembly from back of bumper.
b.
Use factory hardware to reinstall receiver/bumper bracket assembly to mounts on ends
of frame,
(Figure 15)
. Snug but do not fully tighten hardware at this time.
c.
Select (1) 10mm Double Bolt Plate and (1) 10mm Plastic Retainer. Insert the Double
Bolt Plate into and through the back of the mounting tab on the bumper,
(Figure 16)
.
Thread the Retainer down onto the Bolt Plate to help hold it in position. Repeat to attach
the driver side 10mm Double Bolt Plate.
d.
With assistance, attach the Bumper assembly to the receiver/bumper bracket assembly
with (4) 10mm Flat Washers and (4) 10mm Nylon Lock Nuts,
(Figure 16)
. Temporarily
support the weight of the Bumper.
WARNING
: To avoid possible injury or damage to
