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
authorized ARB Stockist.
FITTING REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED TOOLS FOR FITMENT OF PRODUCT:
Metric socket and spanner sets 8-25mm rangeExternal Circlip pliers
Screwdrivers, Philips and Flat blade Power Jigsaw with blade for plastic cutting
Short Body Power Drill 13mm (1/2”) capacity Dia 7.0mm (5/16”) and 10.5mm (25/64”) drill bits
Small Spirit Level Tape Measure & 2 x 300mm rulers
If fitting parking sensors: Dia 22.0 (7/8”) hole saw Paint black fast drying
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:
♦ FOG LAMP SET P# 6821201 ADD GXL ONLY P#MD02 LOOM KIT, P#180209 SWITCH AND
P#180215 SWITCH CAP FOR FOGS
♦ UP TO IPF 900 SERIES FOG OR DRIVING LIGHT SETS
♦ IPF 840 FYS
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Bracket Mount RHS
Bracket Mount LHS
Washer Flat M12 large
Washer Spring M12
Bolt M12 x 240mm
Nut Clevis
Plate M12 Bolt 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 M6
Bolt M6 x 20mm
Washer Flat M6 x 16 x 3
Washer Spring M6
Bolt M6 x 40
Spacer Tube 18mm
Bracket Control Box Univ.
Bolt M8 x 25
Washer Flat M8 BZ
Washer Spring M8 BZ
Nut M8 Flanged
Cable Tie
Grommet Dia 50mm
Bolt 3/8 x 1 3/4
Grommet round
Screw self tapping pan head
Tape double sided
9. Apply wide masking tape edge, carefully
aligning 10mm above bumper feature
line as shown. Keep the same line level
through the centre section of the bumper
as shown
Hint: Using a marking pen, run a line or
dashed lines along the feature line on the
bumper to assist in measuring the 10mm
offset for the tape application.
10. Mark out centre cut area of bumper as
shown, 740mm wide x 30mm back from
feature edge.
30mm
11. View of masking tape across bumper for
reference.
12. Apply approx.200mm of masking tape
with edge exactly 90mm from angled
bumper end as shown.
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13. Cut A3 paper template along identified
cutting line.
NOTE: There is a scale on the sheet to
confirm that the template is 1:1 scale, this
is critical.
14. Apply template to outer corner of RHS
bumper as shown aligning accurately to
features such as the lower line of
headlamp and end of bumper. Tape in
position
Cutting line
15. Transfer cutting line to bumper
16. Apply masking tape aligning edge to
marked cut line as shown
17. Reverse template and apply to LHS of
bumper and follow same steps as RHS.
18. The bumper is now marked out for
cutting.
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23. You can now remove the bumper and
place on soft non abrasive rug or similar,
it is best to do this with the help of another
person.
24. If headlight washer system is fitted
disconnect the main line from the vehicle
to the bumper circuit and clamp/crimp it to
prevent washer fluid from leaking out
25. If factory fog lights are fitted, disconnect
the fog light harness from the vehicle by
opening the white flip over clip on the
connector and releasing the loom plug.
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34. Remove foam absorber bar and set
aside, this will not be reused
35. Remove crash bar then beam mount
brackets and set aside, retain only M10
flange nuts for reuse.
36. Remove tow hooks and set aside, these
will be reused.
Mark line 60mm
from front face,
other lines as
indicated
37. Mark the lower section of the air scoop
for the power steering radiator as shown.
This is for trimming to clear the mount
brackets.
Note: The 60 mm line from front as indicated
goes right over the top of the scoop and down
the other side, then steps back in the same at
70mm from top, then back to 15mm and down
as shown this side.
38. Remove scoop and cut using jigsaw or
similar and remove burrs.
Warning: Cutting
operations can result in
flying debris, safety glasses
should be worn.
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39. Refit to vehicle, it should now look like
this.
40. Mark out and trim the air deflector on the
LHS of the vehicle using a pair of tin snips
or similar.
Hint: You can do this on the vehicle as shown
below.
41. Fit the cut bumper and secure.
42. Fit the grille
43. Fit pinch weld to each end of the bumper
as shown
44. Secure the wing return in the wheel arch
area with one of the original dome head
screws each side.
45. Fit 2 x large rubber grommets to holes in
uprights inside the upper area of the bull
bar.
46. If fitting fog lamps, factory loom can be
reused and routed through the grommets
in uprights and along inside the lower lip
of the top pan.
47. If headlight cleaner circuit is to be refitted,
run hosing along the underside of the
grille cross member, cable tie in position
as shown Ensure that the tee is
centralised and then cable tie in position
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49. Fit control box bracket to control box
studs as shown. Picture also shows
routing of leads through grommets in pan.
50. Using M8 fasteners fit control box
mounting bracket to pan
ORIGINAL
POSITION
POSITION
NEW
51. Prepare winch for fitting by undoing the
cap screws on the gearbox end.
52. Then rotate the end cap and gearbox in a
counter clockwise direction 144° ( four
hole pitches) while looking down at the
gearbox, as shown (for 12000lb winches
rotate clockwise 72°)
53. Tighten the cap screws ensuring the
gearbox handle operates freely.
54. For 8-9500lb only rotate the motor end
90° clockwise (elec. terminals will be up,
see step 59)
NOTE: 12000lb motor is in correct position
as supplied
NOTE: Be careful not to lift the gearbox more
than a few millimetres. Before doing up cap
screws, ensure that the flange faces engage
properly and gaskets are not damaged.
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55. Position the winch with the mount face
facing upward on an adjustable table or
similar and with the assistance of another
person lower the bulbar over the winch.
The winch handle should be in the LHS of
the bull bar for all winches except 12000lb
winch is on the opposite side. The cable
must spool off the bottom of the winch.
NOTE: The 12000lb winch will need to be at
the bottom of the adjustment slots.
Also follow the installation instructions in
the Warn winch handbook accompanying
the winch.
56. Fit the roller fair lead, pull only the end of
the cable through and adjust the position
of winch then bolt up securely. Use the 1
½” long bolts in the top and 1 ¾”in the
lower set through the RFL.
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.
57. With the aid of another person, turn the
bull bar over so that the back of the bar is
accessible.
58. Connect up the wires to the winch. Note
that the 12000lb winch requires
supplementary wire kit 3512050. Connect
the longer wires to control box
connections, marking them for correct
connection to motor terminals.
NOTE: Refer to the Warn winch handbook for
wiring instructions to winch and vehicle.
If fitting 12000LB winch only
59. Either relieve the forward section of the
vehicle bracing sheet metal member as
shown to clear winch tie rod, or bend it
back clear of where the winch will be
positioned.
Cut away the entire
forward section at
this line
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60. Fit 4 x M6 cage nuts to bottom inside
face of lower pan in square holes as
shown.
Hint: A small flat blade screwdriver may help to
press nut cage flanges into hole.
Sensors fit on these
outer corners, 90mm
down from top face
in the center of the
corner radius
Hole saw Dia 22.0 (7/8”)
Warning: Cutting operations
can result in flying debris, safety
glasses should be worn.
61. If parking sensors are to be fitted, mark
out the hole positions, located in the
middle of the large corner radius of the
wings and 90mm down from the top face.
(Similar position to original bumper)
Hint: Use two rules across flat faces to find
mid point of radius
62. Once Dia 22 (7/8”) hole is drilled and
fully deburred, check that the hole size is
actually Dia 22.0 – 22.8mm, better if on
larger side. Trial fit sleeve and sensor.
63. Once checked use some fast drying
primer paint to seal bare edges.
64. Carefully slide top section of buffer past
edge of cover strap as shown
65. Adjust buffers so they sit neatly on the
bull bar profile then secure using M6
flange nuts over studs.
NOTE: Do not over tighten nuts as damage
to buffer may result.
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Hint: Check that the M12 long bolts screw
freely into the clevis nut threads before
assembly.
Packers are supplied to compensate for
body to chassis variation if required
66. Insert clevis bolt with spring, large flat
washers and rectangular 8mm plate
washer through hole in mount bracket
rear flange as shown. Then loose fit
mount brackets to chassis.
67. Secure using existing OE M10 flange
nuts, but do not do up tight.
68. Replace tow hooks using existing bolts
but do not do up tight.
69. Insert clevis nut into rectangular hole in
outboard face of chassis, with the notch in
nut facing toward front of vehicle and
located at the outboard edge of chassis.
NOTE: If KDSS is fitted to vehicle the LHS nut
will have to be loaded to the chassis hole from
the inboard face (engine bay side).
70. The nut when positioned has a slot which
should snugly fit and locate the nut on the
outboard edge of the rectangular chassis
hole. The nut should protrude
approximately 7mm. Screw the clevis bolt
into the clevis nut, do not tighten yet.
71. Tap the outer flange of the mount
brackets until they are hard up against the
tow hook mount area. Nip up the lowest
outboard nut on each bracket. Brackets
should be about 935mm apart
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72. With the aid of a lift table or one or more
assistants carefully and safely lift, position
and bolt the bull bar to the mounts using 6
x M12 bolts, large flat washers and spring
washers. Centralise the bar to the front of
the vehicle and adjust height.
73. 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.
74. Adjust the bar height leaving
approximately 15mm gap between top of
wing angled face and the pinch weld on
bumper.
75. Tighten bar mount M12 bolts
15mm gap
76. Tighten M10 flange nuts to chassis studs
to 56Nm.
77. Then tighten up the long M12 tension
bolts, ensuring that the clevis nut location
slot is positioned correctly over the hole
edge in the chassis, protrusion as shown
is approximately 7mm.
80. With access through light aperture in
wing, using the M10 pilot holes in mount
brackets (located up 175mm from bottom
face of bar), drill pinning hole through
uprights on bull bar. Fit M10 screw,
washer set and flange nut and do up tight.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in
flying metal debris, safety glasses should be
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81. If headlight cleaner system to be fitted,
reconnect circuit at main joint to vehicle
and also hoses to tails of spray heads
82. Remove and discard screws and speed
nuts on supplied indicators.
83. Using the 25mm long pan head screws in
the fitting kit, fit indicators to light
surrounds, note that the indicators are
handed and drain holes must be on the
lowest edge.
84. If fitting fog lamps, refer to instructions
supplied with kit.
85. Fit insert assemblies into the wings as
shown
86. Fit the 4 x clamps to secure light
assembly in position.
HINT: You can loose fit the top two screw
and clamp sets before loading the assembly
into the wing to make fit up easier.
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HINT: Temporarily undo the battery clamps and
move batteries sideways to gain better access.
NOTE: For GXL use ARB Loom MD02 plus
switch, for VX and Sahara no extra loom or
switching is required. Supplied tails can be joined
to OE loom which is run through bull bar.
green wire from running (parker) lamp.
Connect black wire from supplied loom to
green/yellow indicator wire. Connect
green loom wire to white/black indicator
wire.
89. Use supplied scotch locks for the
electrical connections then secure wiring
with cable ties when complete.
90. Wire up P# 6821201 ARB fog lamps if
fitted. Connect factory loom if fitted.
Check that
sensor fits
flush
Spacer tube
M6 thread in
vehicle tray
91. If parking sensors to be fitted, insert
sleeves first noting that they must be in
the same orientation as in the original
bumper (tab to top RHS down on LHS).
92. Fit sensors checking that they are not too
tight, otherwise correct operation may be
affected (if tight check hole size and
rectify as necessary)
93. Connect to main loom and cable tie
wiring securely
94. Fit stone tray using 4 x M6 bolts and
washer sets at front under bull bar and 2 x
M6 x 40 bolts, washers and 18mm long
tube spacers at two locations into existing
sump guard front section as shown.
95. Fit off winch hook.
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♦ Check wiring connections to fitted lights and winch.
♦ Check operation of winch and all lights.
♦ Check operation of headlight washers if fitted
♦ Check operation of parking sensors if fitted
♦ IMPORTANT: Check that all piping and wiring is clear of sharp edges and pinch
points. Adjust any piping to clear the bull bar or mounts by a minimum of 15mm.
FINAL PRODUCT ON VEHICLE
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