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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
BULL BAR
2014 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
PART #35-2009; B35-2009
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PARTS LIST:
1 Bull Bar 2 12-1.75mm x 35mm Hex Bolts
1 Driver/Left Mounting Bracket 8 12mm x 32mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
1 Passenger/Right Mounting Bracket 2 12mm Lock Washers
1 Driver/Left Support Bracket 4 12mm Nylon Lock Nuts
1 Passenger/Right Support Bracket 2 10-1.25mm x 35mm Hex Bolts (fine thread)
2 12-1.75mm x 90mm Bolt Plates 2 10mm x 27mm OD x 3mm Flat Washers
2 12-1.75mm x 45mm Hex Bolts 2 10mm Lock Washers
Passenger/Right Side
Support Bracket
12mm Bolt Plate
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Driver/Left Side
Support Bracket
Passenger/Right Side
Mounting Bracket
Driver/Left Side
Mounting Bracket
PROCEDURE:
1. REMOVE CONTENTS FROM BOX. VERIFY ALL PARTS ARE PRESENT. READ INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION. ASSISTANCE RECOMMENDED. CUTTING IS
REQUIRED. INSTALLATION MAY INTERFERE WITH FRONT BUMPER MOUNTED PARKING
SENSORS OR GRILLE MOUNTED CRUISE CONTROL SENSORS.
2. Remove the front plastic splash guard from under the front bumper, (Figure 1).
3. Remove the plastic plugs covering the holes through the top and bottom of the crossmember on the
driver and passenger side, (Figures 2 & 3).
4. Select (1) 12mm x 90mm Bolt Plate. Insert the Bolt Plate down through the crossmember from the top,
(Figures 4A & 4B).
5. Select the passenger side Mounting Bracket, (Figure 5A). Locate the two factory bolts on the
crossmember brace leading towards the bumper, (Figures 4B & 5B). Remove the factory hex bolt
towards the outside of the vehicle. Position the driver side Mounting Bracket up to the bottom of the
crossmember brace. Bolt the Mounting Bracket in place on the bottom of the brace using the included
(1) 10-1.25mm x 35mm Fine Thread Hex Bolt, (1) 10mm Lock Washer and (1) 10mm Flat washer,
(Figure 5B). Snug but do not tighten hardware at this time.
6. Select the passenger side Support Bracket, (Figure 6A). Attach the end with the bent tab to the Bolt
Plate, (see Step 4), with the included (1) 12mm x 32mm STD Flat Washer and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock
Nut, (Figure 6B). Attach the flat end of the Support Bracket to the inside of the Mounting Bracket using
the included (1) 12mm x 30mm Hex Bolt, (2) 12mm Flat Washers and (1) 12mm Nylon Lock Nut,
(Figure 7). Do not tighten hardware at this time. .
7. With assistance, position the Bull Bar up to the Mounting Brackets. Attach the Bull Bar to the Mounting
Brackets using the included (2) 12mm x 45mm Hex Bolts, (2) 12mm Lock Washers and (2) 12mm Flat
Washers, (Figure 7).
8. Level and adjust the Bull Bar properly and tighten the (2) 10mm Hex Bolts attaching the Mounting
Brackets to the crossmember only at this time. Temporarily remove the Bull Bar and Support Brackets.
9. Hold the factory plastic splash guard up in its original mounting position and trace the location of the (2)
Mounting Brackets and the (2) Bolt Plates onto the inside of the splash guard, (Figure 8). Use a sharp
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knife or hacksaw blade to cut out the traced area for the Mounting Brackets. IMPORTANT: To maintain
strength in the splash guard, only remove necessary material to clear the Mounting Brackets. Next, use
a 1/2" drill bit or a sharp knife to open a hole for the threaded end of the (2) Bolt Plates to go through as
described in Step 4.
10. Temporarily re-install the splash guard using the factory hardware. Check the fit of the Support
Brackets and the ends of the Bull Bar and trim the splash guard as required. Once properly fit, fully
install the splash guard.
11. Reinstall the Support Brackets over the splash guard.
12. Reinstall the Bull Bar.
13. Do periodic inspections to the installation to make sure that all hardware is secure and tight.
To protect your investment, wax this product after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer
over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish.
For stainless steel: Aluminum polish may be used to polish small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be
used also to clean the Bull Bar.
For gloss black finishes: Mild soap may be used to clean the Bull Bar.
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Front
Crossmember
(Fig 1) Remove plastic splash guard
Front
Front
(Fig 2) Passenger side mounting location (arrows)
Fig 3
Remove plastic plugs on top
and bottom of cross member
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(Fig 4A) 12mm Bolt Plate
Front
(Fig 5A) Passenger Frame Bracket
Front
(Fig 6A) Passenger Support Bracket
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Remove factory bolt
Front
Replace factory bolt with
10-1.25 x 35mm Special
Fine Thread Hex Bolt
10mm Lock Washer
10mm Flat Washer
Fig 5B
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Fig 6B
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12mm Bolt Plate
(Fig 4B) Insert Bolt Plate down
through holes in cross member
Front
12mm Flat Washer
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Front
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Front
Fig 7
Fig 8
Passenger Side Installation Pictured
Front
Do not cut off mounting points if at all possible
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(2) 12mm x 45mm Hex Bolts
(2) 12mm Lock Washers
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm x 35mm Hex Bolt
(2) 12mm Flat Washers
12mm Nylon Lock Nut
Hold the splash guard up to the bottom of
the Brackets. Trace the location of the
Brackets onto the inside of the splash guard.
Cut (2) openings through splash guard for
Mounting Brackets (illustrated for example
only. Actual cut out area may differ
according to model and year)
Complete Installation
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