Step by step on how to install the JCR winch plate on a Ford Bronco (21+) with the factory MOD Steel or Capable bumper. Steps 9 through 19 are only needed to keep your parking sensors. Please read all steps carefully before starting the install.
Installation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtSh4bAWNeg
Questions or Support:
Phone: 269-353-1184
Email: info@jcroffroad.com
Check that you have all of the parts and hardware shown before starting. Hardware pack: 046-0347 (every bolt, nut and washer is listed in the bill of materials picture).
Each plastic panel around the factory recovery points is held by four plastic clips, two below and two up by the recovery point. Pry the center out of each clip with a panel tool or flat screwdriver, then pull the clip out.
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Grab the back edge of each panel and pull out gently but firmly to release the hidden retaining clips. Do both sides.
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If your Bronco has parking sensors, find the connector that ties the bumper harness into the vehicle and disconnect it.
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Loosen the three 15mm bolts on each side of the bumper. These are the only thing holding the bumper up, so leave one loose on each side or get a helper.
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Support the bumper, remove the last bolt on each side and lift the bumper off of the vehicle.
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Remove the small 10mm bolt behind each factory recovery point and pull the recovery points off of the bumper. Do both sides.
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Sensors only: remove the four 13mm screws on each side and take off the mount plates.
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Pop the Christmas tree style harness clips out of the bumper with a panel tool.
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From the back side, push all of the oval Christmas tree retainers through the metal bracket.
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Remove the three T40 Torx bolts across the top and the four along the bottom, then pull the metal bracket out. Repeat on the other side.
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Push the three oval clips through at the bottom center of the bumper. Remove the two T40 bolts on the bottom, then flip the bumper and remove the three on the other side.
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Push the last two clips through to free the harness from the bumper, holding on to the metal inner structure as you flip it back over.
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Press on the sensor from the outside, pry out the tabs on each side of the sensor and pull it free.
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With wire cutters, carefully remove the factory clip past the sensor, then cut the tape to free the next clip. Do not cut into the harness.
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With a sharp razor blade, lightly score the outer harness tape from the sensor connection down to the next main connection at the ambient air temp sensor. Do not cut the wires.
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The sensor wires are taped in line with the wires to the outer sensor. Lightly cut that tape to free them and work down to the next main connection.
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Tape the harness and all newly exposed wires back up so no wires are exposed. This gives enough slack to route the sensor into the winch plate.
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Hang the bumper back on the vehicle with one factory bolt on each side, left loose.
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While supporting the bumper, remove a factory bolt and install the new recovery point and winch plate mount over the bumper. Reinstall the factory bolts with the large washers from the hardware pack.
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