Owners manual

BX2617

2009-12 Lincoln MKS

2010-12 Lincoln MKT

Installation Instructions

405-0100 Rev. I Page 9 of 11 3/12/12

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13. First using the baseplate as a template with a 13/32” drill bit, drill two holes underneath. Insert a

3/8”-16 x 1 1/4” bolt into the holes with 3/8” lock washers and 3/8”-16 nut plate, tighten with Loctite

Red. Do the same on both sides of the vehicle.

14. Using the baseplate as a template with the 13/32” drill bit, drill a hole in the side and start a 3/8”-

16 x 1 1/4” bolt with a 3/8” lock washer and a 3/8”-16 nut plate, inserted into the bumper opening.

Continue with the three remaining holes. Do this to both sides.

11. MKS models: Underneath the vehicle, using a at screwdriver, remove seven push pins. Set the

plastic cover and push pins aside to be reinstalled later.

12. Slide the base plate straight up from the bottom and clamp in front. Be sure the base plate is

level with the frame, and up as far as possible. All the holes need to be drilled with a 13/32” drill

bit.

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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.

Be sure that ALL electrical connections

are plugged in properly and functioning

BEFORE installing the fascia.