Rugged Ridge XHD Low Mount Snorkel Kit, 07-11 Jeep Wrangler (JK) - Manual (Page 6)

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Snorkel Installation Instructions: 2007-2011 Wrangler 2DR & 4DR Unlimited
P/N: 17756.06 - Low Mount XHD Modular Snorkel System
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- Inner marks will be used
to drill 7/32” cut line
terminating holes. Notch
marks will be used as
cut starting points.
NOTE: Cut line near outer
face of fender must be 1/8”
away from the rolled edge.
This will insure a clean
installation and sealing
suface to snorkel body.
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- With guide holes marked
and guide lines drawn drill
1/8” centering holes into
fender. Use a 7/32” drill bit
to enlarge 1/8” center guide
holes.
NOTICE: A wood block
should be placed under
marked hole as described
in steps 23 & 24. Wood
block will protect fender
if drill bit grabs panel.
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- Using a Dremmel tool or
angle grinder fitted with a
metal cutoff wheel cut fender
along marked lines. Cut
should start in the middle
of outer cut line (arrow).
Cut should be 1/8” away from
rolled edge. Cut in each
direction towards 7/32”
terminating holes (arrows).
Eye protection should be
worn.
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- Allow steel to cool before
touching. Remove cut section
from fender. Care should be
taken when handling rough
cut metal.
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- Carefully trim extra metal
from inner antenna support
bracket as shown. DO NOT
cut too deep or damage
to outer fender may result.
A Dremmel tool with a cut
off wheel is recommended.
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- After cooling remove cut
metal from fender. Care
should be taken when
handling rough cut
metal. Removal of inner
section will allow gasket
to rest flush with fender.