Owners manual

BX2617
2009-12 Lincoln MKS
2010-12 Lincoln MKT
Installation Instructions
405-0100 Rev. I Page 10 of 11 3/12/12
15. On the passenger side before reinstalling the washer reservoir, using a utility knife cut off the top
right installation tab about 1 1/2’”x 1 1/2“. Be careful not to cut into reservoir. Reinstall the water
tank and connect the hoses and plug in electrical connections.
16. Using the two existing studs on the left, reinstall the washer reservoir. Put seven 1/4” at washers
behind the washer on the top stud to offset away from the baseplate. Reconnect the hoses and
plug in electrical connections.
17. Attach the permanent baseplate safety cables. Position the cables around a solid piece of the
frame. 226-0049 base plate safety cables and 229-0512 quicklinks are recommended.
18. Reinstall horn, collision sensor and the plastic cover.
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19. Hold the fascia up in front of the baseplate, mark and trim the area needed for the baseplate to
come through. The installation of the baseplate is complete.
Install the tow bar and safety cables according to the instructions provided in their packages.
When demonstrating this to the customer, be sure to include all the contents and packages.
Do NOT substitute other devices if the tow bar pins and clips are misplaced.