Owners manual

BX2256

2012 Honda Civic (No Foglights)

Installation Instructions

405-0202 Rev. D Page 7 of 11 9/26/13

15. Using the 12MM socket, remove the four metric bolts from the bumper. Do this on both sides of the bumper.

Set bumper and bolts aside. It will be reinstalled with the styrofoam.

16. Using the 1 1/4” hole saw, drill a hole in the lower frame rail end next to the radiator using the small hole as a

center point. Do this on both sides of the vehicle in order to insert 3/8” nut plates. An additional hole may be

required directly underneath.

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1 1/4”

When using power drills, be aware of the

dangers of torque and drill bit length.

17B

17A

17. Slide the baseplate up onto the frame rail. The back of the large rectangular cutout should be ﬂ ush with the

front of the frame rails. Be sure the baseplate is level with respect to the vehicle frame and clamp with the

large vise grip. Remember to use Loctite Red on all the bolts. Do this to both sides of the vehicle.

**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.

Baseplate painted yellow for illustration.

Actual baseplate will be powder-coated black.

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