- Locate rear bumper attachment point on driver side.
- Remove bumper fasteners.
- Install mounting bracket onto linkage as shown. Torque to 33 ft-lbs / 44 Nm.
NOTE: 2500, 3500 HD trucks do not use spacer ( 5 ). Use fastener ( 2 ) on HD trucks.
- Slide upper mount over factory studs, install fasteners and torque to 70 ft-lbs / 95 Nm.
- Install step pad assembly onto linkage assembly with two socket cap screws.
- Adjust step pad position side to side. Allow for foot access. Torque allen head bolts to 10 ft-lbs / 13.5 Nm.
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FRONT INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Block the rear wheels of the vehicle. Raise the front of the vehicle and support the vehicle with jack stands under the frame rails. Remove the front wheels and tires and set aside. Position a hydraulic jack under the front axle and raise the jack until the front suspension begins to compress.
2. On both sides of the vehicle, scribe alignment marks on the adjustment cam and axle bracket at the lower link to axle attachment point for later reference. See Photo 1
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This kit allows the owner of any BMW to attach a front license plate to their BMW without the need to drill holes. BMW has always attached the front license plate by drilling the front bumper and permanently mounting the plastic license plate bracket to the front bumper with screws. The ‘NO HOLES’ kit mounts the front license plate utilizing the front tow hook attachment point. The kit comes complete with all mounting hardware, including the screws to affix the license plate to the bracket. The bracket allows for the mounting of normal size US License plates, Rallye Plates and European style plates.
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