Smittybilt SB76880 XRC Armor Front Fender Kit - Manual (Page 2)

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Installation Instructions:
(Part # SB76880)
XRC Armor Front Fender Kit
Revised 02.08.11
Step 1: Working on one side of the vehicle at a time, unbolt and remove the windshield
brackets from the vehicle. Save hardware for reinstallation. (Fig. A)
Step 2: Remove the windshield wipers from the wiper cowl panel.
Step 3: Remove the wiper cowl panel to expose the fender bolts.
Step 4: Fold back the side cowl panel, as if it were hinged on the spot weld seam, to expose
the spot welds. Drill out the spot welds on the side cowl panel to fender seam using a 1/4”
drill bit. Remove the side cowl panel from the vehicle. (Fig. B)
NOTE: Once removed, clamp the cowl panel to a work surface and bend the panel
back to it’s original shape. Save for reinstallation.
Step 5: Unbolt the OE hood catch from the OE fender. Save catch and hardware for reuse.
NOTE: Steps 6 and 7 are for the passenger side fender Only!:
Step 6: Unplug the antenna wiring. Loosen and remove the antenna mast. (Fig. I)
Step 7: Pry the plastic cap off the base and unfasten the antenna base from the fender. Save
for reinstallation. (Fig. I)
Step 8: Remove the OE inner fender liners from the vehicle. Save The OE Hardware for
reinstallation.
Step 9: Unbolt the OE fender bolts and remove the fender from the vehicle. Save the hard-
ware for reinstallation.
NOTE: The fenders are spot glued and will require some persistence to remove them.
Step 10: Cut the OE fender bracket off the inner fender structure. It will no longer be
needed. (Fig. C)
Step 11: Test fit the new fenders (93-5909 drvr and 93-5917 pass) by hanging them in
place and installing a few OE bolts.
Step 12: With the fender in it’s appropriate position, Use the lowest 3/8” wheel well hole as
a guide and drill a hole through the inner fender structure. (Fig. D)
Step 13: Remove the fender from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION:
1/4” Drill
Bit
Side
Cowl
Panel
Inner Fender Structure
(Fig B)