Owners manual

BX3786
2011-12 Toyota 4 Runner SR5
Installation Instructions
405-0216 Rev. B Page 6 of 9 1/26/12
13. To install the side plate, place it over the
baseplate and use a 8MM-1.25 x 30MM hex
bolt with a lock washer on the outside and
three at washers with a 8MM hex nut on the
inside (A, white arrow). Secure this bolt rst
using a 13MM socket, then use a 12MM-1.25
x 45MM hex bolt with a lock washer and a
at washer on the outside with 2 at washers
and a 12MM hex nut on the inside (B, white
arrow). Tighten this bolt using a 19MM socket
with Loctite Red, then remove the 8MM bolt
and place it through the hose bracket and
back into the hole with the lock washer on the
outside and three at washers with a 8MM hex
nut on the inside. Do this on both sides of the
vehicle. Replace the three 14MM bolts from
step 12 after both other bolts are in place.
Tighten all bolts with Loctite red.
11. Using a 1 1/4” hole saw and drill, cut a hole
in the front of the bumper bracket to allow nut
plates to be installed in future steps.
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12. Using a 14MM socket, remove the three
bolts from the bumper bracket. Do this on
both sides. Set bolts aside to be reinstalled
later, and put the baseplate into position to be
installed.
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.
Using a good quality paint, spray cut edges
of frame to prevent rusting.
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