How to Install Fab Fours JK Lifestyle Winch Bumper w/ Guard on your 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK; 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL

Vehicle Preparation

􀂉 A) Remove (4) dart clips from underside of OEM bumper/skid plate.

􀂉 B) Remove (2) dart clips from back side of plastic skid plate.

􀂉 C) Disconnect fog light harness from back of each fog lamp (if applicable).

􀂉 D) Remove (8) nuts from bumper studs using 18mm socket.

􀂉 E) Slide bumper forward slightly so that the studs still pass through frame but
the bumper rocks forward. Remove fog harness retainer clips from bumper.

􀂉 F) Remove OEM bumper and set aside.

􀂉 G) Remove two dart clips from top bumper trim plastic using Phillips screwdriver. Set trim aside as it will not be re-used.

Bumper Preparation

􀂉 A) Install turn signal into light pockets using self-tapping screws as shown below.

􀂉 B) Install fog lamp into brackets as shown using #10-32 bolts and nuts. Be sure to align large cutout in light bracket with adjuster screw on light assembly, and with the v-shaped cutout on the light insert.

􀂉 C) Install light pocket into bumper through front face, align corresponding fog lamp/bracket from back side. Secure with 10 (each side) button head screws as shown. Verify that light alignment adjusters are on bottom of light assembly. Repeat for other side.

􀂉 D) Attach harnesses to fog lamps – see wiring section for details.

􀂉 E) Install rubber edge trim on trim caps – no adhesive necessary as compression will secure trim.

􀂉 F) Install trim caps as shown using 3/8” stainless steel hardware. Verify that flat edge is inward when viewed from bottom of bumper.

Bumper Installation

􀂉 A) Lift bumper and align mounting studs with holes in frame face plate.

􀂉 B) Secure loosely with (8 each) 10mm flat washer, lock washer and nut. Do not tighten fully.

􀂉 C) Because of the mounting system, little adjustment is necessary. Verify proper alignment and tighten all fasteners.

􀂉 D) If installing winch, do so now. Follow instructions provided with winch. Remember to install fairlead onto front of bumper.

Lights and wiring installation

Turn Indicator

􀂉 A) On each side, disconnect light connector and tap into the three turn indicator wires using supplied tap connectors (reference the wiring diagram).

􀂉 B) Connect supplied turn indicator wiring harnesses to tap connectors following wiring diagram; repeat for other side.

􀂉 C) After turn indicator harnesses are attached to turn indicators, fill the indicator plug with RTV or other silicone sealant to ensure moisture does not enter plug.

Headlight

􀂉 D1) Optional: Install Hella® light harness per installation instructions provided.

􀂉 D2) Tap into OEM headlight wires (low beam) at the headlight connector following wiring diagram - use two supplied tap connectors. Repeat for other side.

􀂉 E) Connect supplied fog lamp wiring harness to tap connectors following wiring diagram. Repeat for other side.

Wiring Diagram

Note: Colors May Vary

Passenger Side Turn Indicator at Headlight

OEM (Running) – Minor – White/Tan→White Fab Fours
OEM (Turn) – Major - White/Tan →Red Fab Fours
OEM (Ground) Blk→Green Fab Fours

Driver Side Turn Indicator at Headlight

OEM (Running) – Minor – White/Light Green →White Fab Fours
OEM (Turn) – Major – White/Light Green→Red Fab Fours
OEM (Ground) White/Blk→Green Fab Fours

Driver Fog Lamp

OEM (Power) Red/Yellow →Red Fab Fours
OEM (Ground) Blue →Green Fab Fours

Passenger Fog Lamp

OEM (Power) Blue/Red →Red Fab Fours
OEM (Ground) Red/Wht →Green Fab Fours

Note: Tap into Fab Fours driver side fog lamp harness to supply passenger side

Hella Turn Indicator Connectors

Maintenance/Care

􀂉 Periodically check and tighten all fasteners.

􀂉 Stripped, fractured, or bent bolts or nuts need to be replaced.