Steelcraft Automotive 71390 BULL BAR User Manual

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BULL BAR

2011 FORD EXPLORER

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6/17/11 (DP)

5. Measure the width across the Bull Bar, (mounting tab to mounting tab appx. 36-1/4" to 36-1/2"). Use a

tape measure to locate the middle of the plastic bumper cover, (Figure 8). Mark the mid point on the
back of the bumper. NOTE: You can also locate the mold mark on the back of the bumper to determine
the mid point. Place a layer of masking tape on the back of the bumper cover in front of the Frame
Mounting Brackets. On the driver side, draw a vertical line on the tape 18" out from the middle of the
bumper. Draw a second vertical line 19" out from the middle, (Figure 8). Repeat this Step on the
passenger side of the bumper cover.

6. Use the location of the previously installed Frame Mounting Bracket to determine where to draw the top

and bottom horizontal lines, (Figure 9). Carefully cut this area out of the bumper cover with a sharp
knife or hacksaw, (Figure 10). IMPORTANT: Do not cut through the top or bottom edge of the bumper
cover. Only remove enough material to clear the mounting tabs on the Bull Bar.

7. Reinstall the bumper cover if removed as described in Step 4.
8. With assistance, position the Bull Bar onto the inside of the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull Bar to

the Mounting Brackets with (4) 12mm x 35mm Hex Bolts, (8) 12mm Flat Washers, (4) 12mm Lock
Washers and (4) 12mm Hex Nuts, (Figure 11). Do not tighten at this time.

9. Level and adjust the Bull Bar and tighten all of the hardware.
10. Reinstall the air inlet, (scoop), removed in Step 4b. Trim scoop to clear Brackets as necessary.
11. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.

To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be
used also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.

Driver Side installation Pictured

NOTE: Before proceeding, it may be considerably easier to remove the plastic bumper cover to
cut the slots for the Bull Bar. However, on some models, the bumper cover may be held in place
on the ends with factory rivets making removal and reinstallation extremely difficult and best done
by a professional, (Figure 6). Determine if the bumper is held in place with rivets, (visible from the
outside-below the fog lights), before attempting to remove the bumper cover.

Insert Nut Plate into
opening and line up with
forward hole in frame

(Fig 1) Driver side pictured from below

Fig 2A

Fig 2B

Fig 2C

Front