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18003.51 pg. 2 – Rugged Ridge Engine and Transmission Skid Plate, 12-14 Jeep Wrangler (JK) User Manual

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Step 6. Place the skid plate onto the mid vehicle

cross member using hardware saved in

step #1. If factory transfer case skid plate

is to be reused place it over the top of the

new Rugged Ridge engine skid plate. If

installed with H/D Rugged Ridge transfer

case skid plate (18003.32) place engine

skid plate on top of transfer case skid plate.

Do not tighten bolts at this time (pic.6).
Step 7. Using (1) M10 x 30mm hex bolt, (2) flat

washers, and a nylock nut attach the support

bracket to the drivers side of the skid plate

The bracket mounts to the inside of the skid

plate (pic.7).

Step 8. Using (1) M10 x 30mm hex bolt, (2) flat

washers, and a nylock nut attach the support

bracket to the passenger side of the skid

plate. The rear most mounting hole is to be

used for 2012 and newer vehicles (pic.8).

Tighten all bolts. Torque engine mount and

cross member bolts to manufacturers

specifications.

To access the engine oil drain plug remove one of the allen head bolt and loosen the other bolt on the oval

shaped cover on the skid plate. Rotate the cover 180 degrees out of the way. The cover may be completely

removed if desired.

For Technical Assistance Contact:

OMIX-ADA Tech Support

Phone: 1-800-449-6649

Email: [email protected]

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