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 SET METRIC RING AND OPEN ENDED SPANNER SET
ELECTRIC DRILL 3 & 10mm DRILL BITS
SHARP KNIFE PHILLIPS AND FLAT SCREW DRIVER SET
FELT TIP PEN HACKSAW BLADE OR SMALL HAND SAW
FINE FILE OR SAND PAPER ELECTRIC JIG SAW
METRIC TAPE MEASUREROLLS OF 12 mm & 50 mm WIDE MASKING TAPE
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
NOTE:
♦ OPTIONAL FOG LAMPS TO SUIT THIS PRODUCT ARE P#6821201.
REQUIRED USE P#MD02 LOOM KIT, P#180209 SWITCH AND P#180215 SWITCH CAP FOR FOGS
♦ UP TO 900 SERIES ROUND OR 800 RECTANGULAR DRIVING OR FOG LAMPS SUIT THIS PRODUCT
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PANEL WINCH COVER
SCREW M6 X 16MM BUTTON HEAD S/S
NUT FLANGE M6
EXTRUSION WINCH COVER
BRACE STONE TRAY
BOLT M8 x 25 mm LONG
WASHER FLAT M8
WASHER SPRING M8
NUT FLANGE M8
CAGE NUT M6 ( LONG LEG )
STONE TRAY
CAGE NUT M6 ( LONG LEG )
BOLT M6 x 20 BZ
WASHER FLAT M6 x 20 BZ
WASHER SPRING M6 BZ
BOLT SEMS M10 x 25 mm LONG
NUT FLANGE M10
CABLE TIES
PINCH WELD NARROW 400mm LONG
PINCH WELD NARROW 600mm LONG
TEMPLATE BUMPER CUT
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1. Remove licence plate from the vehicle and
set aside
.
2. Remove the three plastic scrivets securing
the bumper in the intake area behind the
licence plate location
3. Remove the bolts between the lower bumper
and sump guard
4. Remove the four lower bolts that attach the
lower bumper tabs to the vehicle (refer to
attached photo). There are also another two
self tapping screws in each side, located in a
recess in the lower bumper face – these need
to be removed.
5. Remove the two bolts and screw from the
fender opening area each side that attaches
the bumper bar to the plastic inner guard liner
as shown.
6. Remove the screws securing the fender liners
to bumper in the forward wheel arch areas
7. Remove the screws from the bumper on each
side in the wheel arch area
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22. For marking out cut line, you may either
temporarily refit bumper or mark out resting
on saw stools or similar as shown.
23. You can begin marking out for the side cut
on the bumper.
24. Starting on the LH side first, tape the
Align
template
with this
feature
line on
bumper
Top
face of
bumper
template into position, aligning the edge
along the top horizontal outward edge of the
bumper and to the rear top corner as shown,
then mark the cut line with a felt tip pen.
25. Repeat for the RHS
Top edge of
bumper
Top edge of
bumper
05-08 Xterra only
26. Apply tape across the front of the bumper as
shown
Tape
Thickness
40mm (1 5/8”)
Tape
Thickness
25mm (1”)
Cut line
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If you are fitting a winch in an 09ON model
you must make this cut in the grille lower
front area as shown
32. Mark out grille centre as shown
33. Make the cut, applying masking tape up to
the cut line providing protection from
scratching the good surface
NOTE: If fitting 9.5XP WARN winch check
clearance when fitting and trim to clear
34. Apply the 600mm/26” piece of pinch weld to
the edge and then trim any excess
120mm
4 3/4”
125mm
5”
120mm
4 3/4”
Pinch weld
fitted
Measure 910mm
(35 13/16”) outside
overall
35. Install the impact absorber set as shown
36. Secure hand tight only, using M12 x1.25 X
35 bolt, washer and flange nut sets.
37. Use the original bolts to secure the tow hook
if it is to be refitted
38. Check the overall width of the mount
brackets by measuring the distance inside
the faces. The two inside vertical faces
should be parallel to each other.
39. For reference, the ideal width is 910mm. If
the width is over this or well under, adjust the
brackets to achieve approximately this width
then do all the bolts up to specified torque.
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40. Fit the buffers to either side of the bull bar
using 6 x M6 flange nuts. Do not over
tighten.
41. Fit M6 cage nuts to four holes in lower pan
flange. The nut bodies are inside the bull
bar
IF NOT FITTING A WINCH
42. Apply rubber mould to edge of winch
hole cover panel and trim off excess.
43. Fit panel to top face on bull bar using 2 x M6
NOTE: The flat washers are to be sandwiched
between panel and top face of bull bar to stop
the panel pulling down to form depression
around screw heads.
dome head stainless steel screws, flange
nuts and flat washers.
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NOTE: Follow the winch manufacturers
instructions regards motor rotation and
drainage requirements
45. Remove the cap head screws retaining the
gearbox to the winch drum. Carefully lift the
gearbox a small amount (5 mm ) and
rotate144 degrees counter clockwise (four
hole spacings) and re-fit the cap screws . This
places the winch handle in the correct
orientation.
46. Lay the winch on a suitable flat surface and
place the bull bar on top so that the wire rope
will feed thru from the bottom.
47. Using the two 3/8” x 1 1/2”long bolts, M10 flat
and spring washers, attach the bull bar to the
winch through the top two bolt holes as
shown.
Fit two top 1 ½” long
bolts first
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48. Using a 12mm drill bit, mark & drill two new
holes in the roller fairlead 25mm below the
original holes.
Drill the new
hole 25mm
below
Warning: Drilling operations can result in flying
metal debris, safety glasses should be worn.
49. Remove the cir clips from the bottom of the
vertical rollers of the fairlead and push the pin
upwards. Push the vertical rollers inwards on
the lower edges as shown and using two 3/8”
x 1 ¾” bolts M10 flat and spring washers,
attach the lower section of the roller fairlead
to the bull bar and winch.
50. Replace the cir clips on the vertical rollers
on both sides.
51. Insert the two rubber grommets into the top
face of bull bar.
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52. Attach the control box to the control box
bracket as shown.
53. Fit the control box to the bull bar with two M8
x 25mm bolts, M8 flat washers and M8 flange
nuts.
54. Run the cables through the rubber grommets
and connect to the winch as per the wiring
diagram supplied with the winch.
55. Using cable ties fix the cables securely and
ensure they are well away from any moving,
sharp or hot surfaces.
BULL BAR FITMENT TO VEHICLE
56. With assistance guide the bull bar into
position on the vehicle. The uprights on the
bull bar sit inside the impact absorber blades.
57. Bolt the bull bar into position using the M12
bolts, spring washer, large body washer and
flange nuts 3 places each side as shown.
Tighten the bolts firmly – but allow enough
movement for the bull bar to be adjusted
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58. Ensure the bull bar is sitting on the vehicle
level and the gap between the bumper bar
and the bull bar wing is parallel.
15 mm (5/8”) GAP REQUIRED
59. If the bull bar is not centred on the vehicle,
tap the mount brackets sideways with a soft
hammer until the bar is central
60. Once happy with the position of the bull bar
and the clearance gap is 15mm, tighten all
the mount bolts to specified torque
61. The stone shield cross brace can now be
fitted to the flange attached to the impact
absorber using an M8 bolt, spring washer, flat
washer and M8 flange nut set per side.
62. Tighten both sides.
63. Install the two M6 cage nuts (long leg) with
the body of the nut facing upward.
Flanges face
forward
64. Using an electric drill and a 10.0 mm drill bit,
drill two pinning bolt holes through the bull
bar upright each side using the holes in the
mount bracket flanges as a guide. One hole
is located in the lower lug of the mount face
and one up above the welded nuts. Use
access through the light surround opening for
the top hole.
Warning: Drilling operations can result in flying
metal debris, safety glasses should be worn.
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65. Fit the pinning bolts to the bull bar in the
drilled positions using 4 x M10 SEMS bolt and
washer sets and M10 flange nuts.
M10 PINNING BOLT
66. Assemble and install combination light
surrounds (p/n 3163015) as per instructions
no. 3786421 supplied with surround kit. Note:
Optional fog lamps can be installed at this
point as per fitting instruction no. 3783315
supplied with fog lamp kit no. 6821201.
67. Wire the combination lamp to the vehicles
indicator and clearance lamp wiring.
Caution: Cable tie all cables together and
keep all cables clear of sharp edges and
moving parts.
Wiring:
Green wire is Turn signal + (pos)
Red is running lamp + (pos)
Black is – (neg)
68. Refit the vehicle sump guard, leave the
front bolts out at this stage
69. Attach the stone tray to the under side of
the bull bar with the black M6 bolts, flat
washers & spring washers. The back
edge fits over the lip of the sump guard.
There are four bolts in the front edge
and two in the back edge.
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70. The licence plate can now be attached to
the bull bar. Insert the two plastic square
plugs supplied into the two square holes in
the face of the bull bar.
71. If winch fitted, position the licence plate as
shown fastening using lower holes. If winch
not fitted use the top row of holes, licence
plate is positioned lower and covers RFL
opening in front of bull bar
72. Using the two dome head screws supplied
screw into position firmly.
73. Trim the lower edge of the fender liner as
shown
74. Push the outer edge of the liner forward
past the wing return edge so that it snaps in
against the wing brace as shown.
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♦ Ensure all bolts are tensioned correctly
♦ All wiring is clear of sharp edges or moving surfaces and secured
properly
♦ Piping is secured well away from sharp or moving components
♦ Check operation of winch if fitted
♦ Check all wiring and turn signal lamps are functioning correctly
FITTED PRODUCT
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