Ramsey 295918 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

SIERRA WRAPAROUND KIT # 295918

1999-2001 FORD EXPLORER

NOTICE

Ramsey kits are designed for use with Ramsey Winches only.

Use or sales of kits for other winches or applications voids warranty.

WARNING

Ramsey offers mounting kits and winches for various vehicles. In crash tests on a limited number
of automotive manufacturer's vehicles, winches/mounting kits, which have been properly
mounted, have not interfered with air bag operation.

The user/customer, or their installer, must verify that the mounting kit does not interfere with the
factory air bag sensors, which must not be relocated or modified in any way.

The user/customer should follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommendations and those of a
qualified mechanic to determine if the winch/mounting kit might interfere with the air bag
operation. The user/customer should then determine the suitability of a winch/mounting kit on a
particular vehicle.

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAG SYSTEM MAY NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY IF THE WINCH/MOUNTING KIT IS NOT MOUNTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.

DO NOT ATTACH TOW HOOK TO ANY PART OF MOUNTING KIT UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO
DO SO.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE ATTACHING HARDWARE ITEMS (BOLTS, NUTS, OR WASHERS).

READ AND UNDERSTAND WINCH OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION OF WINCH. SEE WARNING AND CAUTION.

IMPORTANT NOTES!

1. RIGHT AND LEFT HAND DIRECTIONS AS IF SEATED BEHIND STEERING WHEEL.

2. ALL FASTENING HARDWARE MUST BE LOOSELY ASSEMBLED UNTIL DIRECTED TO TIGHTEN.

RAMSEY WINCH COMPANY

P.O. BOX 581510

TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74158

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Step 1

Unplug fog lights, if so equipped and remove vehicle bumper. (Figure 1 & 2).

Figure 1

Figure 2

Step 2

Modify bumper (Figure 3) to allow for frame mounting brackets. First, find the center of the
vehicle bumper. Measure over toward the driver’s side 16.44” and mark the outside edge of the
cutout. Measure back toward the center of the vehicle .5” and mark the inside edge of the
cutout. Measure down 8.00” from the highest point at the top of the bumper and make a mark.
This will be the top of the first cutout. Next measure 4.00” down from your first mark and locate
the bottom of the cutout. Using a keyhole saw or utility knife, cut through the bumper. Ragged
edges can be smoothed using a file or sandpaper. Repeat for the passenger side cutout. When
finished, cutouts should be spaced 32.875” from outside edge to outside edge.

8.00”

.5”

4.00”

16.44”

C

L

”

Figure 3

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Step 3

Relocate the accessory plug from the inside of the L.H. vehicle frame to the outside using the
existing mounting holes. The accessory plug is shown in the factory installed position (Figure 4).
Note the relocated position on the outside of the vehicle frame (Figure 5).

Place spacer #9 (Figure 5) between frame and L.H. bracket assembly #7 (Figure 6).

ACCESSORY PLUG

Figure 4

ACCESSORY PLUG IN NEW LOCATION

Figure 5

Step 4

Place L.H. bracket assembly #7 over inside and bottom of frame (Figure 6). Secure brackets to
frame using (1) 9/16-12NC x 4-1/4 lg. capscrew #16 through spacer #9, vehicle frame, second
spacer #9, and secure with locknut #19. (Figure 7).

Figure 6

Figure 7

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