Rugged Ridge XHD Low Mount Snorkel Kit, 07-11 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual (Page 5)

Page 5 of 23 REV.1 06/25/2012
Snorkel Installation Instructions: 2007-2011 Wrangler 2DR & 4DR Unlimited
P/N: 17756.06 - Low Mount XHD Modular Snorkel System
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- Fender should be
supported to avoid
damage. Locate the four
spot welds securing
removable upper cowl
section to fender (arrows).
Each spot weld will need
to be removed.
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- Using a small drill bit
(1/8” is recommended) drill
center guide holes into
each spot weld as shown.
A wood block should be
placed inside of cowl as
guide holes are drilled. This
will reduce the chance of
damage to cowl sheet metal.
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- Enlarge the (4) 1/8” guide
holes with a 5/16” bit.
Carefully open guide holes
making sure to place
wood block over holes.
Drill bits can grab thin
sheet metal and shoot
forward damaging fender.
Increase hole size if needed.
25
- With spot welds cleared
carefully remove upper
cowl from fender.
NOTE: Fender can be
damaged if welds have not
been opened completely.
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- Cut out template from
page 23. Place template
over fender as shown.
Templates should be folded
along dotted line and guide
cut outs removed.
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- Align fold and guide cut
outs on fender. Secure with
tape. Mark holes on fender
as shown. If template does
not fit correctly refer to page
23 for instructions.
Protective eye ware and gloves should be used whenever power tools are in use. Failure to follow
instructions may result in injury and or property damage.
WARNING! - Important Safety Information