Owners manual
WARN INDUSTRIES 1 65019 Rev C0
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARN SKID PLATE
For: JEEP WRANGLER, 4 & 6 CYLINDER, +’97
( Excludes Rubicon model )
Kit Number: 65020 & 65152
Your safety, and the safety of others, is very important. To help you make informed decisions about safety, we have provided installation and operating
instructions and other information on labels and in this guide. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. It is not
possible to warn you about all potential hazards associated with this product, you must use your own good judgment.
CARELESS INSTALLATION AND OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING AND OPERATING
THIS PRODUCT.
This guide identifies potential hazards and has important safety messages that help you and others avoid personal injury or death.
WARNING and CAUTION are signal words that identify the level of hazard. These signal words mean:
WARNING signals a hazard that
could
cause serious injury or death, if you do not follow recommendations.
CAUTION signals a hazard that
may
cause minor to moderate injury, if you do not follow recommendations.
This guide uses
NOTICE
to call attention to important mechanical information, and NOTE: to emphasize general information worthy of special attention
WARNING
Injury Hazard
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
Always use extreme caution when drilling on any vehicle. Make sure that all fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wires, and
other objects are not punctured or damaged when/if drilling on the vehicle. Thoroughly inspect the area to be drilled (on
both sides of material) prior to drilling, and relocate any objects that may be damaged. Failure to inspect the area to be
drilled may result in vehicle damage, electrical shock, fire or personal injury.
Always wear safety glasses when installing this kit. A drilling operation will cause flying metal chips. Flying chips can cause
eye injury.
Never fasten the skid plate or skid plate brackets in a position that will interfere with or damage brake lines, electrical
wires, fuel tank or other objects. Damage to vehicle brakes, electrical system, or other systems may occur if brackets are
installed improperly. Tighten all fasteners securely to torque specs
Always use extreme caution when cutting and trimming during fitting.
Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
Always use appropriate and adequate care in lifting components into place.
Always insure components will remain secure during installation and operation.
Always tighten all nuts and bolts securely, per the installation instructions.
NOTES:
This product has been designed to fit the stock 4WD TJ Jeep. Some vehicles may have dealer or factory-installed options that may
interfere with the mounting hardware. This kit is compatible with a large variety of lift kits, however some lift kits it will not work
with e.g. vehicles where the trailing arm frame brackets have been removed. Examine the frame and underside of the vehicle
thoroughly and read through these instructions to make sure all mounting locations are still intact before installing the skid plate.
This kit has been designed to provide the maximum strength, with a minimum amount of labor when installed as instructed. We
strongly recommend that all fasteners be installed as instructed.