Rugged Ridge Engine & Transmission Skid Plate, 07-11 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual

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PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.
Contents:
Skid Plate (1)
Left Support Bracket (1)
Right Support Bracket (1)
M10 x 30 Hex Bolts (4)
M10 Nylock Nuts (4)
M10 Flat Washers (8)
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3.8L Engine and Transmission Skid Plate 07-11 JK
Caution: Wear eye protection when working under the vehicle.
Step 1. Remove the factory engine skid plate (if equipped). Do not
discard hardware it will be re-used later.
Step 2. Insert (1) M10 x 30mm hex bolt and washer thru the engine frame
bracket. The bolt and washer goes in the hole closest to the rear
of the vehicle. Repeat for other side.
Step 3. Loosen the main engine mount bolt nut to the end of the
threads on the bolt. Do not take the nut off. You may need to
use a rubber mallet to move the bolt towards the rear of the
vehicle.
Note: If your vehicle is equipped with a factory transfer case skid plate the
bolts that attach it to the cross member will need to be removed.
The other bolts will need to be loosened so that the skid plate can
be lowered if already installed. If using with the Rugged Ridge
Transfer Case Skid Plate you will remove the two outer bolts on the
skid plate and leave the center bolt tight. The engine skid plate
installs on top of the transfer case skid plate.