Rough Country 1049 User Manual

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JEEP ZJ WINCH MOUNT

Thank you for choosing Rough Country for all your Off Road needs.

Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list. Be sure you have all
needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you have needed tools.

Please read instructions before beginning installation. Check the kit hardware against the parts list and product layout.
Be sure you have all needed parts and know where they go. Also please review tools needed list and make sure you
have needed tools.

If questions exist we will be happy to answer any questions concerning the function and correct use of this product.
The installer must verify that the mounting kit does not interfere with the factory air bag sensors, which must not be relo-

cated or modified in any way. The vehicles air bag system may not operate properly if the winch mounting kit is not
mounted in compliance with the vehicle manufacturers recommendations.

Part # 1048-D-ring mount is also available. Please contact your Rough Country dealer to purchase.

PRODUCT USE INFORMATION

Kit Contents:

1049:
Winch Plate
Dr Side Frame Bracket
Pass Side Frame Bracket
Dr Side Bracket Brace
Pass Side Bracket Brace
1049BAG1­ 6-10mm x 35mm Bolts
6-10mm Flat Washers
8-12mm x 35mm Bolts
8-Flat Washers
8-9/16” x 1 1/2” Bolts
8-7/16” x 2 3/4” Bolts
6-Push Pins

Tools Needed:

Flat screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Pliers
Drill Motor
17/32” Drill Bit
Body saw
Tape
Tape Measure
13mm Socket / Wrench
15mm Socket / Wrench
16mm Socket / Wrench
17mm Socket / Wrench
19mm Socket / Wrench
22mm Socket / Wrench

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Raise hood and remove the 4 screws from grill. Retain the hardware for reuse. See Photo 1.

2. Remove the grill.

PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2

REMOVE GRILL HARDWARE FROM TOP

3. Remove the three push pins from bumper that were under grill. Retain hardware. See Photo 3.

4. Remove license plate if equipped.

5. Remove the six plastic rivets that attach the bumper to fender well. Retain hardware. See Photo 4.

PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4

REMOVE BUMPER HARDWARE REMOVE INNER FENDER

6. Remove the 3 push pin on bottom of bumper. Retain hardware. See Photo 5.

7. Using a screwdriver between headlight and bumper push down on clip an d pull back on bumper and remove the
bumper from the vehicle. See Photo 6.

PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6

REMOVE GRILL HARDWARE FROM FRONT

REMOVE LOWER BUMPER HARDWARE PUSH DOWN ON CLIP

8. Remove bumper and fog lights if equipped.

9. Using a body saw cut the outside edge of hole in bumper support. Cut only until you reach the side of frame. See
Photo 7.

10. Test fit bracket and trim if necessary. New bracket will need to be flush against frame.

11. Using a 15mm socket remove the 3 bolts from lower radiator support side brackets on both sid es of jeep. See Photo

8 & 9. Retain the hardware for reuse.

PHOTO 7 PHOTO 8

CUT FRAME AS SHOWN REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR BRACKETS

12. Using a13mm socket remove horn assembly. Retain hardware for reuse. See Photo 10.

PHOTO 9

PHOTO 10

REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR BRACKETS REMOVE HORN ASSEMBLY

13. Using a 16mm socket and pliers remove the lower plastic radiator bezel. Retain hardware. See Photo 11.

14. Remove the two bolts from radiator core support. See Photo 12.

15. Remove bolts from only one side at a time.

16. Due to variances in year models, drill the four holes out on side of frame using 17/32 drill bit to make uniform.

PHOTO 12 PHOTO 11

REMOVE LOWER PLASTIC RADIATOR BEZEL

REMOVE LOWER RADIATOR SUPPORT