Rally Armor 2014+ Subaru Forester User Manual

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YOUR MOUNTING HARDWARE CONSISTS OF:

Quantity

Hardware Item

Item ID

2

Front brackets

HMF28-BR-FR

2

Rear Brackets

HMF13-BRKT

4

Inserts

Ins5 2 Stainless Steel Lock Nuts

SSLnut

12

Washers

SmWash

12

Polygon Clips

PolCl

4

Short Stainless Steel Screws

1SS

8

Long Stainless Steel Screws

1.5SS

2

Machine Screws

1MCHSS

TO REMOVE STOCK FASTENERS (REVERSE TO INSTALL):

Cautionary Tip: The hardware is strong and self-threading but over-tightening the mounting clips is not advised.
Installation Tip: To ease installation and avoid damage to existing OEM clips during removal, a well-lit, climate controlled installation environment is recommended.
To the installer: Please return these instructions to the customer after installation. Always test and check wheel clearances before returning vehicle.
To the customer: Retain these instructions after installation. They may be necessary for installing other optional parts or removal of this accessory.

2014+ SUBARU FORESTER MUD FLAP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE REVIEW THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION

For high resolution color images of these instructions, please visit http://www.rallyarmor.com

To protect your Rally Armor mud flaps, care must be taken during parking and reversing. Rally Armor always recommends professional installation.

Check wheel clearances after installation, especially on vehicles outfitted with non-OEM offset wheels and suspensions. Adjust accordingly.

Rally Armor is not responsible for damage or loss of installed mud flaps.

Each mud flap set contains 4 flaps and mounting hardware (unless otherwise noted).
Recommended tools: Stubby and standard Philips Screwdriver, 7/16th”wrench or socket w/ratchet, small & long flat head

screwdrivers, small snips.

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(Figure C -continued) Loosely place the two Inserts (Ins5) through

the lower mud flap, liner, bracket and vehicle mounting points. Do
not secure this portion prior to aligning mud flap. This will retain
the bracket on the vehicle while the other sections are secured and
mud flap is aligned.

The front plastic inside cover on production models (secured by a
nut behind the liner) may prevent one of the push inserts we
provide from fully seating. To facilitate/ease installation, you can
easily snip-away a small portion of the insert provided as shown:

Front Mud Flap Installation

Begin by parking the vehicle on an even surface. Turn the steering wheel to allow access to the inner wheel well area.

• (Figure A) Remove the 4 OEM fender liner fasteners (as shown). Pull liner away to gain access to the interior fender area.

• (Figure B) Place 2 polygon clips (PolCl ) over 2 upper mounting points. Re-install liner, do not re-install two lower side skirt clips.

• (Figure C) (Refer to expanded diagram on last page and “Important Notes” below)

Place the mud flap with the logo facing the rear of the vehicle against the corresponding mounting points on the fender liner and
bracket. Place a washer (SmWash) over a long screw (1.5SS) through the flap into each of the two upper mounted clips.

Place a polygon clip over the single mounting point on front bracket. Lay bracket against corresponding lower mounting points BEHIND
the mud flap and the fender liner. Loosely thread a washer (SmWash) over a short screw (1SS) through the inner mounting point of the
flap into clip mounted on the bracket.

Align outer edge of the flap by incrementally adjusting the angle of the flap and walking away from the vehicle until the flap is
perpendicular to even ground. Tighten all mounting screws and bracket bolt only until snug. Do not over tighten. Lock inserts by
pushing inner portion into the base of the vehicle with additional force.

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