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BX2221 Installation Instructions

2000-01 Honda CR-V

    Thefrontfascia,metalbumper,airbafeandwindshieldwasherreservoirareremovedfor

baseplateinstallation.Drillingisrequired.Trimmingofmetalbumperandfasciaisrequired.Hornbrackets

willneedtoberelocated.TheBX8869isavailableforthevehicle.AttachmentTabsare24inchescenterto

centerandaheightof19inches.

3. Remove the ve push pins from the top

edge of fascia.

4. Remove one phillips screw from fascia's end

just forward of front tires, both sides.

5. Forward of front tires is one phillips screw

to remove from lower edge of fascia with a

phillips screw driver, both sides.

1. Remove the four phillips screws from top

edge of upper grill between headlights,

using the phillips screw driver.

2. Using a long shank phillips screw driver,

loosen the screw on lower section of grill from

opening on top edge of grill (white arrow), both

sides. Pull the middle of top grill edge forward

to loosen center screw of lower grill, pull grill

forward and set aside.

6. Remove one metric bolt from lower edge

of fascia with the 10MM socket, both sides,

pull fascia forward and set aside.

Serial No.

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Summary of content (6 pages)

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BX2221 Installation Instructions 2000-01 Honda CR-V Serial No. The front fascia, metal bumper, air baffle and windshield washer reservoir are removed for baseplate installation. Drilling is required. Trimming of metal bumper and fascia is required. Horn brackets will need to be relocated. The BX8869 is available for the vehicle. Attachment Tabs are 24 inches center to center and a height of 19 inches.  1.
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   7. Unplug electrical connections to horns attached to lower metal bumper and pull connectors out of the way. 8. Remove two metric bolts from metal bumper, both sides using the 13MM socket, pull forward and set aside.    10. Remove two metric bolts from washer reservoir on driver's side, disconnect electrical and plug fluid lines, set reservoir aside.   9. Remove one metric bolt on the driver's side from washer reservoir next to fill spout with the 10MM socket. 11.
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   13. Using a 1 1/2" hole saw, drill a hole in the frame end just below the bumper hanger, both sides (white arrow). 14. Remove weld nut for lower outside bumper bolt, from the back side of frame end webbing with a flat chisel, both sides.  15. Align plate support on driver's side with existing hole for washer reservoir and clamp to webbing with vise grip (passenger's side to approximately the same location).
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    18. Reinstall top middle bolt location for the metal bumper using the 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex bolt, lock and flat washer, both sides (left arrow). Install 3/8" x 1 1/2" hex bolt, hex nut, flats and lock washers into lower drilled hole on baseplate ends (right arrow). Be sure and use loctite on all bolts before tightening. Tighten all bolts according to torque chart 17. Align baseplate with upper bolt location for metal bumper (left arrow) and clamp ends to frame webbing.
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21. Reinstall air baffle, washer reservoir, horn wiring and fascia. Be sure all electrical components and fluid lines are plugged in properly. 22. The dimensional variations between otherwise identical cars can be considerable. While the location and size of the holes in the baseplate were designed to allow for easy installation, it may be necessary to file a hole slightly to allow a bolt to clear. 23. Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions included in their packages. 24.
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 Location for the Bx8869 on driver's side tail light assembly. IMPORTANT: Use only genuine factory replacement parts on your Base Plate. Do not substitute homemade or nontypical parts. If a bolt is lost or in need of replacement, for your safety and the preservation of your Base Plate, be sure to use a replacement bolt of the same grade (Usually Grade 5, refer to parts list). Repair parts may be ordered through your nearest Blue Ox dealer or distributor.