Owners manual

BX2528
2011 Mazda 2
Installation Instructions
405-0356 Page 6 of 7 9/5/13
9. Position the baseplate onto the vehicle,
start the four (4) 8MM bolts with 5/16” lock
and at washers into the existing frame
extension holes (white). There are (2) on
each side.
Push the baseplate back and up tight up
against the frame and clamp in place. Fully
tighten the lower frame extension bolts.
Using a 13/32” drill bit, dril the two (2) holes
on the underside of the baseplate thru the
frame (gray). There is one (1) on each side.
Install 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” bolts with 3/8” lock
washers into the holes and secure with 3/8”
nut plates on the inside of the frame.
10. Using a 13/32” drill bit, dril the eight (8)
holes on the sides of the baseplate thru
the frame. There are four (4) on each side.
Install 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” bolts with 3/8” lock
washers into the holes and secure with
3/8” nut plates on the inside of the frame.
Reinstall the temperature sensor.
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11. Attach the permanent baseplate safety
cables to the provided convenience link
on the baseplate. The photo shows the
recommended installation of the cables to
frame of vehicle. Additional options may
interfere with suggested mounting; in this
case, secure the cables to a solid piece of
the frame as described in the instructions
included with the permanent baseplate safety
cables. Be sure the safety cables do not rub
against any hoses or moving parts. Do this on
BOTH sides of the vehicle.
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