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WARN INDUSTRIES, INC. 12900 S.E. Capps Road,
Clackamas, OR USA 97015-8903, 1-503-722-1200, FAX: 1-503-722-3000
Customer Service: 1-800-543-9276
Dealer Locator Service: 1-800-910-1122
International Sales/Customer Service: 1-503-722-3008
International Fax: 1-503-722-3005

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ASCENT FRONT BUMPER KIT

Part Number:  104256

Application:  2019 Dodge Ram 2500/3500

Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important.  To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided installation 

and operating instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could 

hurt you or others. It is not possible to warn you about all potential hazards associated with this product, you must use your own good 

judgment. 

CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ AND UNDERSTAND 

ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury or death.  

WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard.  These signal words mean:

WARNING

 signals a hazard that could cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations.  

CAUTION

 signals a 

hazard that may cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses 

NOTICE

 to call attention to important mechanical information, and Note: to emphasize general information worthy of 

special attention.

  

 

W A R N I N G

IMPACT AND MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD

Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death

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Always

 Know Your Winch.  Take time to fully read the Instructions and/or Operations Guide, and/or Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, in order to understand 

your winch and its operations.

• 

Never

 work under vehicle before properly securing vehicle.

• 

Always

 use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.

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Never

 work under vehicle before properly securing vehicle.

• 

Always

 use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place. 

• 

Never

 use a jack to support the vehicle.

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Always

 use jack stands in pairs to support the vehicle.

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Always

 use jacks or jack stands only on a hard, stable, and level surface.

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Never

 exceed the rated capacity of a jack or jack stands.

• 

Always

 verify that the parking brake is set, the transmission is in park (automatic) or reverse (manual) and the rear wheels are blocked before working on vehicle. 

• 

Never

 work under vehicle before properly securing vehicle.

• 

Always

 use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.

• 

Always

 insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.

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Always

 tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation and operation.

• 

Always

 perform regular inspections and maintenance on the winch, winch mount and related hardware.

• 

Always

 replace all worn or damaged parts before operating.

• 

Never

 operate this WARN product with damaged or missing parts. 

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Always

 use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, and other objects are not punctured or 

damaged when / if drilling on the vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the area to be drilled (on both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may 

be damaged. Failure to inspect the area to be drilled may result in vehicle damage, electrical shock, fire or personal injury.

• 

Always

 use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.

• 

Always

 wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause eye injury.

• 

Always

 remove jewelry and wear eye protection. 

• 

Never

 lean over battery while making connections.

• 

Never

 route electrical cables across any sharp edge, through or near moving parts, near parts that become hot.  

Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly.

G E N E R A L   S A F E T Y   P R E C A U T I O N S

Summary of Contents for 104256

Page 1: ...nd your winch and its operations Never work under vehicle before properly securing vehicle Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place Never work under vehicle before properly securing vehicle Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place Never use a jack to support the vehicle Always use jack stands in pairs to support the vehicle Always u...

Page 2: ... lead to minor or moderate injury Part edges may be sharp Always use proper posture lifting technique or get lifting assistance while handling and installing product Read installation and operating instructions thoroughly This product may interfere with driver assist systems such as adaptive cruise control and parking as sist systems that have sensors or cameras installed in the bumpers or front g...

Page 3: ... 144 5 8 148 200 3 4 269 364 P A R T S L I S T T O R Q U E S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Item PN Description Qty A1 105811 LH FRAME BRACKET 1 A2 104261 RH FRAME BRACKET 1 A3 100903 LH LIGHT BRACKET 1 A4 100904 RH LIGHT BRACKET 1 A5 94889 LH LIGHT PORT 1 A6 94888 RH LIGHT PORT 1 A7 104257 BUMPER 1 Item PN Description Qty B1 83125 M6 FLANGED NUT not shown 2 B2 64108 M6 FLANGE BOLT 2 B3 101259 1 2 PUSH...

Page 4: ...tion of the sensors prior to removal this is important for the reinstall 3 From underneath the vehicle at the front corner of the frame rails remove the nuts and bolts securing the bumper and tow hooks Retain hardware for re installation a The light colored tow hook bolts require a 24mm socket the nut on the inboard side of the frame is captive b The dark colored bumper mount bolts require an 18mm...

Page 5: ...tom tabs of the sensor carriage outward b From the outside of the bumper push sensor towards the inside of the bumper NOTICE Be sure to mark the location and orientation of each sensor plug TIP Numbering each sensor with tape and marking the top with a paint pen works well 8 Remove the carriages from stock bumper a Squeeze in the two tabs on the side of the carriages b Push each carriage out the f...

Page 6: ...rrect mounting hole and snap into place NOTE Be sure sensors match the orientation of the stock bumper 12 Route the factory wiring harness and sensors into the new bumper a Thread harness through the upper holes of the internal structure NOTE Be sure sensors match the orientation of the stock bumper b Install sensors into coordinating sensor carriage c Secure wire harness up and away from potentia...

Page 7: ... NOTE Zip tie in regular intervals to keep cables wiring in place CAUTION Always use assistance when moving or lifting heavy parts 17 With assistance lift the new bumper in position and slide the carriage bolts into the mounting holes on each frame bracket 18 Loosely secure the bumper with the eight factory nuts removed in step 1 TIP The upper nuts may be easier to access through the cutouts in th...

Page 8: ...installing sensors and ascent bumper accessories plug unused holes with provided hole plugs B5 and B4 Refer to exploded view on page 3 26 The remaining hardware B1 and B2 are to used to install license plate to new bumper 27 Tighten ALL hardware now refer to torque specifications on page 3 28 Reconnect battery connections A4 and A6 B6 CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJUR...

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