Owners manual

2005 Kia Spectra
Installation Instructions
BX2711
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14. Using the baseplate as a template, drill into the
frame through the four remaining baseplate holes
using a 13/32” drill bit. Guide the 3/8-16 nut plates
through openings in the frame and frame rail
openings to align with the baseplate holes. Insert
3/8-16 x 1 ½ hex bolts with 3/8” lock washers and
tighten to nut plates. Do this to both sides of the
vehicle.
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15. Reinstall the metal bumper. NOTE: It is
recommended to slide one side of the bumper in
fi rst and then make adjustments so the other side
can slide under the headlight assembly. It may
be necessary to loosen the metric bolts of the
headlight assembly in order to guide the bumper
under the headlight assembly.
**BE SURE TO USE LOCTITE
®
RED ON ALL
BOLTS BEFORE TIGHTENING. TIGHTEN ALL
BOLTS ACCORDING TO THE TORQUE CHART
ON PAGE 1 OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS OR ON
PAGE 3 OF THE BASEPLATE TOWING
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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Be sure that ALL electrical connections
are plugged in properly and functioning
BEFORE Installing the fascia.
16 . Reinstall the fascia and the plastic cover, inserting
all screws, pushpins, and bolts. Installation of
baseplate is complete.
Install the tow bar and safety cables according to
the instructions 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.
DEALER or INSTALLER:
Be certain the user receives the
instruction sheets for their products.