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.
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