When installed in accordance with these instructions, the front protection bar does not affect operation of
the SRS airbag.
ALSO, NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
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This product must be installed exactly as per these instructions using only the hardware supplied.
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In the event of damage to any bull bar component, contact your nearest authorised ARB stockist.
Repairs or modifications to the impact absorption system must not be attempted.
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Do not use this product for any vehicle make or model, other than those specified by ARB.
♦
Do not remove labels from this bull bar.
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This product or its fixing must not be modified in any way.
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The installation of this product may require the use of specialized tools and/or techniques
♦ It is recommended that this product is only installed by trained personnel
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These instructions are correct as at the publication date. ARB Corporation Ltd. cannot be held
responsible for the impact of any changes subsequently made by the vehicle manufacturer
♦
During installation, it is the duty of the installer to check correct operation/clearances of all
components
♦
Work safely at all times
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Unless otherwise instructed, tighten fasteners to specified torque
ARB 4x4 ACCESSORIES
Corporate Head Office
42-44 Garden St Tel: +61 (3) 9761 6622
Kilsyth, Victoria Fax: +61 (3) 9761 6807
AUSTRALIA 3137
Australian enquiries sales@arb.com.au
North & South American enquiries sales@arbusa.com
Other international enquiries exports@arb.com.au
www.arb.com.au
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By choosing an ARB Bar, you have bought a product that is one of the most sought after 4WD products in
the world. Your bar is a properly engineered, reliable, quality accessory that represents excellent value.
To keep your bar in original condition it is important to care and maintain it following these
recommendations:
Prior to exposure to the weather your bar should be treated to a Canuba based polish on all exposed
surfaces. It is recommended that this is performed on a six monthly basis or following exposure to
salt, mud, sand or other contaminants.
As part of any Pre Trip Preparation, or on an annual basis, it is recommended that a thorough visual
inspection of the bar is carried out, making sure that all bolts and other components are torqued to the
correct specification. Also check that all wiring sheaths, connectors, and fittings are free of damage.
Replace any components as necessary. This service can be performed by your local authorised ARB
Stockist.
FITTING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR FITMENT OF PRODUCT:
Metric socket and spanner sets 8-25mm range
Screwdrivers, Philips and Flat blade Dia 22.0 (7/8”) holesaw
Power Drill 13mm (1/2”) capacity Dia 7.0mm (5/16”) and 10.0mm (25/64”) drill bits
Hacksaw Scriber Centre punch
Files, round, square and flat Hammer 300mm Rule
External Circlip pliers
HAVE AVAILABLE THESE SAFETY ITEMS WHEN FITTING PRODUCT
:
Protective eyewear
NOTE: ‘WARNING’ notes in the fitting procedure relate to OHS situations, where to avoid a
potentially hazardous situation it is suggested that protective safety gear be worn or a safe work
procedure be employed. If these notes and warnings are not heeded, injury may result.
Hearing protection
FASTENER TORQUE SETTINGS:
SIZE Torque Nm Torque lbft
M6 9Nm 7lbft
M8 22Nm 16lbft
M10 44Nm 32lbft
M12 77Nm 57lbft
OPTIONAL LIGHT SETS TO SUIT THIS PRODUCT:
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ARB P#9249FCK 100mm 55WATT FOG LAMP KIT
♦ Up to IPF 900 SERIES FOG OR DRIVING LIGHT SETS
♦
IPF 840 FYS
FOR IPF OPTIONAL FOG LAMPS, ORDER SUPPLEMENTARY KIT# 9381FCK.
IF REFITTING OE FOG LAMPS, ADAPTER BRACKETS ARE SUPPLIED STANDARD WITH THIS
BULL BAR FITTING KIT TO MOUNT THESE LAMPS.
FOG LIGHTS CAN BE FITTED TO LOWER PAN AREA
PARTS LISTING
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Bracket Mount RHS
Bracket Mount LHS
Flange Nut M12
Chassis Stud M12 x 265 x 1.75
Nut Clevis
Packer M12 x 8mm
Brace
SEMS Bolt M10 x 1.5 x 30mm
Nut Flanged M10 x 1.5
SEMS Bolt M10 x 1.5 x 30mm
Nut Flanged M10 x 1.5
Bolt M12 x 1.75 x 40mm
Nut M12 x 1.75
Washer Flat M12
Washer Spring M12
Stone Tray
Nut Cage 8mm
Bolt M8 x 25mm
Washer Flat M8 x25.4 x 3
Washer Spring M8
Indicator Assembly RH
Indicator Assembly LH
Screw Self Tapping
Nut Nylon Plug
Loom
Scotch Locks
Cable Tie
Bulb 12V 10W BA15S
Bracket Control Box Univ.
Plate Trim for 16500LB Control Box
Screw Cap M10 x 30
Washer Flat M10 BZ
Nut M10 Flanged
Cable Tie
Nut Flange M6
Screw M6 St/Stl Button Head
Extrusion Winch Cover
Panel Winch Cover
Washer M6
Bolt M6 x 16
Washer M6
Nut M6 Flanged
Bracket Number Plate
Adapter Bracket
Nut Caged M6
Bolt M6 X 16
Washer M6
Washer Spring M6
Washer
Light Aperture Molding RH
Light Aperture Molding LH
Nut Flanged M6
Bolt M6 X 20 BZ
Washer Flat M6 X 20 BZ
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9. Remove push in plugs from trim piece under
headlamp.
10. Carefully prise the trim pieces free by pulling
them forward and twisting to release plugs
out of retaining sockets.
11. Remove screws retaining bumper located
under headlamp area.
12. Remove plugs securing upper bumper tabs.
13. If winch is to be fitted to bull bar, bend the
forward facing section of vertical brace
around and rearwards to prevent interference
from winch operation.
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14. Remove screws located along top of cross
member retaining upper bumper metal frame.
Removal of bumper.
15. Pull outward and slightly forward on bumper
cover in upper wheel arch area to unclip tab
on bumper cover from retaining bracket on
fender. The bumper and cover should now
be released. Carefully remove bumper and
set aside.
Hint: This operation is best performed with two
people, one on each end of the bumper.
16. Remove plastic plugs in cross member.
17. Remove cross member and set aside.
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23. Mask up and spray paint the exposed metal
trim area black satin, from the wheel arch
right around to the inboard headlamp area as
shown, both sides of the vehicle.
NOTE: This is in the area where the bumper
cover retaining brackets were removed at step
22. When the bull bar is fitted there will be
25mm of this sheetmetal visible, the black
masks the visible gap.
FIT MOUNTING BRACKETS
24. Insert clevis nut into rectangular hole in the
inboard face of chassis, ensuring the
threaded end is inserted first.
The nut when fitted correctly should fit square
and locate into the chassis rail.
25. Install the chassis stud by fitting 2 nuts to the
end of the stud and tightening until thread
bottoms out.
26. Remove nuts and repeat for the LHS.
27. Loosely fit the mounting brackets to the
chassis securing with the 8mm packers and
flange nuts.
28. Secure using existing OE M10 flange nuts,
but do not do up tight
.
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29. Centralise the brackets to vehicle and then
check the outside measurement across
mount brackets, it needs to be 930mm or
less. Nip up the M10 flange nuts and tow
hooks to better secure mount brackets to
chassis.
30. If sensors are to be refitted, mark out the
hole position as shown on both wings.
This position is optimal for sensor
operation.
31. Carefully drill the hole with Dia 22.0mm
(7/8”) hole saw.
CAUTION: Do not make the hole smaller
than shown.
32. Deburr any sharp edges.
Test fit the sensor sleeve checking that it
33.
fits and is not too tight, the inner bore of
the sleeve must not be reduced in
diameter.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in
flying metal debris, safety glasses should be
34. Once sensor hole is cut and sensor has
been trial fitted, paint the raw metal edges
to prevent corrosion.
35. Fit sensor sleeve into bar first as shown,
noting that the tab at rear is up for RHS of
bull bar and down for LHS (the same
orientation as original OE). Then fit
sensor into sleeve.
Fit loom extensions and push anchor
36.
plug into slot in wing brace next to tube.
Note: Connections are always inboard.
Hint: Take care not to damage sensor
electrical connections when removing and
refitting.
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Remove fitted screw and speednut
assembly. These will not be reused.
New screws and grommets are supplied
in the fitting kit.
36. With lenses removed, replace 21W light bulbs
for indicator (amber reflector side) in supplied
indicator/run lamp assemblies with 10W bulbs
from fitting kit.
37.
Insert nylon nuts into square holes in light
brackets inside wing area.
38. Fit lights using screws supplied in fitting
kit, taking note of RH and LH light bodies,
they are different and must be placed on
the correct side of bull bar. Vent holes
must be down,
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For 9500-12000lb winches, use universal
control box bracket supplied, attaching to
rear of control box mount studs.
•
Slide bracket flange under pan and align
with mount slots.
43. Fasten in position with 2 x M10 cap screws,
black washers and flange nuts
•
For 15000lb winches, use Warn supplied
control box bracket, attaching to rear of
control box mount studs.
•
Slide bracket flange under pan and align
with mount slots.
44. Fasten in position with 2 x M10 cap screws,
black washers and flange nuts.
•
For 16500lb winches, apply Sikaflex (or
similar product) to rear of control box trim
plate from fitting kit (note orientation critical
to suit final position with control box profile
in pan opening).
•
Position trim plate on top of pan centrally
about control box opening and line up with
mount slots.
45. Fasten in position with 2 x M10 cap screws
and flange nuts from fitting kit.
46. In some cases, the roller fair lead bracket
must have a second set of holes drilled to line
up with holes in winch bracket. If required,
mark out as shown and using a 13.0 mm drill
bit, drill two holes as shown in diagram.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in
flying metal debris, safety glasses should be
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47. Viewed from front of vehicle the winch clutch
(handle) must be positioned on the LH side
(same side as smaller square access hole in
pan). Cable must spool from the bottom of
winch. Draw off enough cable so cable crimp
can be pulled through roller fairlead.
48. Bolt winch in position with the roller fair lead
in place.
Hint: To increase access to mount bolts in front of
roller fairlead, remove circlips from bottom of each
vertical roller shaft, push shaft up so roller can be
dislodged sideways. Do up bolts in fairlead and
winch, then refit circlip.
49. Connect the winch control box cables to the
winch motor. Refer to the Warn handbook for
additional information. Connect the long
winch + & - cables to the vehicle after the bar
is installed.
manual for vehicle wiring instructions.
Fitting number plate – with winch
Refer to the Warn winch
50. Bolt number plate to the bracket with the M6 X
16mm bolts and M6 flange nuts through the
lower holes of the number plate.
If not fitting winch.
51. Bolt the number plate through the top holes
using M6 X 16mm bolts and M6 flange nuts.
If not fitting winch cont.
52. Wrap rubber extrusion around winch cover, trim
to length.
53. Place M6 flat washers over holes in the top
face of the bull bar where the winch cover is
fixed to the bull bar.
NOTE: The M6 washers support the cover and
prevent dipping around the screw heads
.
54. Place the winch cover in position as shown with
View from above, rear of bull bar
screws aligning through the mount holes and
leaving the washers in place.
55. Bolt together using the M6 button head
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56. Using two people, three if winch fitted,
position the bar assembly on the vehicle
mounts.
Caution: This product is heavy, especially if a
winch is fitted. Do not attempt to lift it and fit it
by yourself. Have some assistants help you or
use a mechanical aid such as a hydraulic lift
table.
57. Bolt the bar to the mounts using M12 bolts.
Large flat washers and spring washers.
Centralise the bar to the front of the vehicle.
58. Fit the cross brace to underside of lower pan
and on top of gussets in mount brackets. Use
M10 x 30mm SEMS bolt and washer sets,
flange nuts but do not do up tight. If holes in
pan do not line up, run a Dia 10.0 drill through
any holes to enable bolt entry.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in
flying metal debris, safety glasses should be
59. Tighten up the mount brackets fasteners.
Start with the tow hook bolts, then M10 flange
nuts to chassis studs.
60. Then tighten up the long M12 chassis studs,
ensuring that the clevis nut is positioned
correctly over the hole in the chassis.
61. Adjust the bar height leaving approximately
25mm gap between top of wing to fender.
Align the bar so the front face is vertical and
the gap is even on both sides of the vehicle.
25mm
gap
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64. Using the M10 pilot hole in mount brackets,
drill pinning hole through uprights of bull bar.
Fit M10 SEMS bolt and flange nut, do up
tight.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in
flying metal debris, safety glasses should be
If fitting optional accessory fog lamps kit
9381FCK
follow fitting instructions supplied
with kit. If fitting OE fog lights follow steps 65 –
70.
65. Fit M6 cage nuts to adaptor bracket as
shown.
66. Fit light to adaptor bracket by locating mount
lugs from light body into holes in adaptor
bracket flanges.
67. Push adjuster knuckle nut through the hole in
bracket and fit washer OD 20mm x ID 11mm
x 4mm thick to secure it. Adjust light so it will
sit vertical when fitted to bar.
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68. Fit adapter bracket and fog lamp assembly
into brackets in bull bar wings, as shown.
69. Bolt in place with M6 x 16 bolt and washer
sets into cage nuts.
Fitting plastic fog lamp aperture moldings.
I
f fog lamps are to be fitted, cut centre panel
70.
out of light aperture moldings using a hack
saw blade.
71. If fog lamps are not fitted leave centre panel
in place.
72. Note that the aperture moldings are handed
(RH or LH), select correct hand for each wing
aperture. Apply Sikaflex to recess in aperture
molding flange or face of wing then fit molding
aperture in wing.
73. Use adhesive tape to secure plastic mold
while Sikaflex cures.
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80. Fit stone tray using 4 x M8 bolts and washer
sets at front and 2 x M8 bolts, washers and
into fitted M8 cage nuts at two locations into
existing sump guard front section as shown.
81. If winch fitted, fit off winch hook.
NOTE:
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Connect wiring to fitted sensors, lights and winch.
Check operation of all lights.
Check operation of parking sensors. If sensors do not function correctly refer to
steps 28 - 34 in notes.
Adjust fog lamp beam aim.
Check winch operation
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