Owners manual
7. Drill one hole in the frame webbing using the 13/32” drill. Do this to both sides of the vehicle. Insert
3/8-16x1” hex bolt into the bottom of the drilled hole, tighten the lock washer and hex nut. Do this to
both sides of the vehicle.
7-A
8. Using the 13/32” drill bit, drill out three spot
welds on the passenger’s side bumper brace
and separate brace from the frame with the
at chisel. DO NOT DRILL THROUGH THE
FRAME.
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2002-04 Honda CR-V
2003-11 Honda Element
Installation Instructions
BX2232
BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE
®
RED ON ALL BOLTS
BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL BOLTS
ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART ON THE
FRONT PAGE OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING GENERAL
INSTRUCTIONS.
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7-B
9. Slide the baseplate onto the frame even with
the sensor guard, 1/4” from the underside of
the frame webbing and clamp to the frame
using the vise grips. Be sure the baseplate is
level with the frame, hold the fascia in place
to see if the baseplate comes through the
fascia’s opening properly. Adjust as need and
set the fascia aside. Using the baseplate as a
template, drill all of the holes with the 13/32”
drill bit.
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When using power drills be aware of the
dangers of torque and drill bit length.